Mushroom Stroganoff

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 shallot, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ pound shiitake (cremini or oyster mushrooms), sliced
• ¼ cup, plus 2 tablespoons, crème fraîche or sour cream
• 1 tablespoon, plus 1 ½ teaspoons, balsamic vinegar
• Splash of heavy cream 
• ½ teaspoon dried tarragon
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper 
• Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
• Salt (I added about 1 teaspoon)
• 8 ounces egg noodles 
• Italian parsley

Instructions

1. 1
   In a medium saucepan, set over medium heat, melt the tablespoons of butter. When the butter has melted, add the shallot and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Next, add the garlic cloves, shiitake mushrooms, crème fraîche, splash of heavy cream, balsamic vinegar, tarragon, nutmeg, pepper and pinch of salt. Give it a good mix and then cover the pot to cook for 5-7 minutes, until the mushrooms are softened. Note: If you're using sour cream, cook the mushroom mixture at a lower temperature, as sour cream has the tendency to curdle when cooked at high temperatures. Salt and pepper to taste (I added an additional 3/4 of a teaspoon of salt and an additional pinch of pepper). 
2. 2
   Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Pour in the egg noodles and cook per the instructions (I found the 7 minute recommendation too long - mine were done at the 5-minute mark.) Drain and serve with the mushroom stroganoff; garnish with a sprinkling of Italian parsley.