Porcini Mushroom Pasta Recipes

TAGLIATELLE WITH PORCINI MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Put water on to boil for the pasta. Add salt once it starts to boil.
• Clean the fresh mushrooms by cutting off the end of the stalk. It would be better not to rinse with water, given that the fungus absorbs it. You can use a small brush to remove any soil, or a damp cloth.
• Cut the mushrooms into pieces
• Fry the peeled garlic cloves in the olive oil, then remove them when golden and add the mushrooms.
• Cook them for about 3-4 minutes until they start to brown. If using frozen mushrooms add after the fresh ones have browned a little
• Add wine and nepitella or thyme, increase the heat and cook until the alcohol has evaporated
• Reduce the heat and add salt and pepper.
• Continue to cook for about another 10-15 minutes. Lower the heat once mushrooms are cooked through and add the butter. When the butter has melted remove the pan from the heat.
• Cook the pasta in salted boiling water, remove a glass of the pasta cooking water to be used later and then drain and add the pasta to the pan with the mushrooms and butter.
• Toss everything together over a low heat. The pasta absorbs liquid very quickly so if it looks too dry, add a little of the pasta cooking water at a time until you get the right creaminess.
• Serve immediately with grated parmigiano or vegetarian parmesan as required.

PASTA WITH PORCINI MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• Break each mushroom into 2 or 3 pieces.
• Soak them in 1 cup of hot water for at least 20 minutes.
• Melt the butter in a saucepan large enogh to hold the cooked pasta.
• Saute the onions and rosemary in the butter for several minutes, until the onion is translucent.
• Mix in the marsala and cook for 2 more minutes.
• Drain the mushrooms through a coffee filter or several paper towels and reserve the liquid.
• Add 1/2 cup of the mushroom water, all of the mushrooms, and the tomato paste to the sauteed onions. Simmer.
• Mix the cream and parsley into the mushroom sauce and lower the heat to a simmer.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• When pasta is el dente, drain and add it to the mushroom sauce in the saucepan.
• Add the cheese and toss everything to coat the pasta evenly.

PORCINI MUSHROOM PASTA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil and butter until very soft.
• Add wine, stock, mushrooms & juice, thyme, parsley and cumin and simmer until slightly thicken.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour over fettuccine or pappardelle noodles.
• Garnish with tomato, basil and cheese.

PORCINI PESTO PASTA

Steps:

• For the pasta: Soak the dried porcini mushrooms in 1 cup hot tap water for 25 minutes to rehydrate.
• Lay the lasagna sheets out on a cutting board and cut into long strips about 1 1/2 centimeters (3/4-inch) wide.
• Meanwhile, in the bowl of a small food processor or a mortar and pestle, combine the basil, tarragon, Pecorino, walnuts and garlic and blitz to finely chop. Add the olive oil and season with salt and pepper and continue to blitz until well combined but still a bit textured.
• Heat the butter in a sauté pan over medium heat and add in the shallot. Season with salt and pepper and cook until tender and just slightly golden, about 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, remove the porcini mushrooms from their liquid and reserve both. Gently squeeze the mushrooms to remove excess water and roughly chop. Add to the pan and continue to cook on medium heat until the mushrooms are lightly golden, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the white wine and cook for 2 minutes, or until most of the wine has been absorbed. Pour 1/2 cup of the porcini steeping liquid into the pan, being careful to leave any grit that may have settled at the bottom of the liquid behind and discard the rest. Simmer until the liquid has reduced by about half.
• Place a large pot of water over high heat, season well with salt and bring to a boil. Cook the pasta for 2 to 3 minutes, or just until al dente. Reserving approximately 1 cup of cooking liquid, transfer the pasta from the pot directly into the mushroom mixture and stir in the herby pesto. Add a few tablespoons of the pasta cooking liquid to bring everything together and turn the heat down to low and allow the pasta to keep warm while you make the crunchy topping.
• For the topping: Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the panko and cook, stirring constantly, until golden and crisp, about 1 minute. Transfer the panko to a small bowl and allow it to cool slightly before tossing in the Pecorino, lemon zest and herbs. Then season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Add a splash more of the pasta cooking liquid to the pasta if it seems a bit thick. Serve immediately sprinkled with the topping and additional Pecorino, if desired.