Mixed Mushroom Pasta

Porcini mushrooms are extremely popular in Italy and many regions hold festivals in the fall when porcini are plentiful using this hearty, earthy mushroom in every dish imaginable.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 Ounces Dried Porcini Mushrooms
• 6 Ounces Fresh Mushrooms (Portobello, Crimini), Chopped
• 2 Garlic Cloves, Peeled And Minced
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 Cups Pureed Tomatoes
• 3 Tablespoons Fresh Chopped Parsley
• Salt & PepperRed Pepper Flakes
• 2 Tablespoons Butter
• 1 Pound Dried Short Pasta
• Grated Parmesan Cheese

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Soak the dried porcini in 1 cup of...: Soak the dried porcini in 1 cup of warm water for 10 minutes.
2. 2Drain the porcini and chop coarsely, retaining the...: Drain the porcini and chop coarsely, retaining the mushroom soaking liquid.
3. 3Strain the liquid and set aside.
4. 4Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan and...: Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan and add the chopped fresh mushrooms, minced garlic, and rehydrated porcini mushrooms.
5. 5Cook until the mushrooms are golden brown and...: Cook until the mushrooms are golden brown and soft, then add the tomato sauce, and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
6. 6Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
7. 7Stir in the fresh parsley and butter and...: Stir in the fresh parsley and butter and keep warm.
8. 8Cook the pasta until it is al dente.
9. 9Drain, and add have of the sauce to...: Drain, and add have of the sauce to the pot.
10. 10Stir to coat pasta well and then divide...: Stir to coat pasta well and then divide the pasta into 4 individual pasta bowls.
11. 11Top with another scoop of the sauce, and...: Top with another scoop of the sauce, and serve, offering the grated Parmesan cheese at the table.