Baked Farfalle With Prosciutto And Mushrooms Recipes

BAKED FARFALLE WITH PROSCIUTTO AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat and saute the prosciutto until golden, about 5 minutes.
• Add the onion, garlic, mushrooms, basil, pepper and salt.
• Saute until the mushrooms are golden, about 8 minutes.
• Add the wine and boil until almost no liquid remains, about 1 minute.
• Add the tomatoes, breaking up with a spoon.
• Stir in the tomato paste and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Add the cream and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
• In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the farfalle until tender but firm, about 10 minutes.
• Drain and return to the pot.
• Add the sauce and parsley and toss to coat.
• Transfer to a 10-cup oval baking dish.
• Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in a 375 degree F oven until bubbly, about 30 minutes.

BAKED PASTA WITH TOMATOES, SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS, AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• In a large skillet cook the onion, the garlic, the red pepper flakes, the basil, and the orégano in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is softened. Add the mushrooms, cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender, and transfer the mushroom mixture to a large bowl. In the skillet melt 3 tablespoons of the butter over moderately low heat, whisk in the flour, and cook the roux, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the milk in a stream, whisking, and simmer the mixture, whisking, for 2 minutes, or until it is thickened. Pour the sauce over the mushroom mixture and add the tomatoes, the prosciutto, the Fontina, the Gorgonzola, 1 1/4 cups of the Parmesan, and the parsley.
• In a kettle of boiling salted water cook the pasta for 5 minutes (the pasta will not be tender) and drain it well. Add the pasta and salt and pepper to taste to the mushroom mixture, toss the mixture until it is combined well, and transfer it to a buttered 3- to 4-quart baking dish. The pasta may be prepared up to this point and kept covered and chilled overnight. Bring the pasta to room temperature before continuing with the recipe. Sprinkle the pasta with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan, dot it with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, cut into bits, and bake it in the middle of a preheated 450°F. oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the pasta is tender.

PROSCIUTTO-STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Remove stems from mushrooms; finely chop stems. Drizzle caps with 2 tablespoons oil; set aside. In a large skillet, saute the stems, onion and garlic in butter and remaining oil until tender. , Stir in bread crumbs and prosciutto. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until crumbs are lightly browned. Stir in the oregano, lemon juice and pepper. Spoon mixture firmly into mushroom caps., Place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and cheese is melted.