Herbalism meets comfort food 🍝✨ - fresh pasta infused with the mighty Reishi for an adaptogenic, immune-loving boost. Reishi has been celebrated for centuries as a ‘spirit mushroom,’ supporting resilience, calm, and overall vitality. Here, it’s kneaded right into the dough, weaving herbal wellness into every bite. Tossed with tender asparagus, caramelized onion, garlic, silky egg yolk, and pecorino… proof that your kitchen can be your apothecary.
RECIPE
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 2-3 minutes
Category: pasta, savory
Recipe by: Shayna Terese
Ingredients:
- 3 cups flour
- 4 tsp Reishi Powder
- 3 eggs
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
For the sauce:
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 bunch asparagus, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, sliced thin
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese (plus more for garnish)
- 1 cup pasta water
Instructions:
1. Mix flour and Reishi Powder on a clean surface. Create a well in the center.
2. Add eggs, olive oil, and salt to the well. Gradually mix in the flour.
3. Knead the dough, remove air bubbles, and let it rest for 20 minutes.
4. Roll out the dough. Fold the top and bottom edges of the dough twice, creating layers. and cut it into thin strips.
5. Cook onions, garlic, olive oil, and salt until golden brown. Add asparagus and cook until tender.
6. Boil salted water and cook the pasta. Reserve 3/4 cup pasta water.
7. Mix pasta water, egg yolks, pecorino cheese, lemon zest, pepper, and cooked pasta in the pan.
8. Serve with lemon zest and cheese garnish.
