Mixed Mushroom Pasta

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. 1

   Soak the dried porcini in 1 cup of...: Soak the dried porcini in 1 cup of warm water for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Drain the porcini and chop coarsely, retaining the...: Drain the porcini and chop coarsely, retaining the mushroom soaking liquid.

3. 3

   Strain the liquid and set aside.

4. 4

   Heat 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. 5

   Cook 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. 6

   Cook for an additional 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Stir in the fresh parsley and butter and...: Stir in the fresh parsley and butter and keep warm.

8. 8

   Cook the pasta until it is al dente.

9. 9

   Drain, and add have of the sauce to...: Drain, and add have of the sauce to the pot.

10. 10

    Stir to coat pasta well and then divide...: Stir to coat pasta well and then divide the pasta into 4 individual pasta bowls.

11. 11

    Top with another scoop of the sauce, and...: Top with another scoop of the sauce, and serve, offering the grated Parmesan cheese at the table.