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Porcini Mushroom and Sausage Pasta

17/11/2023

I can provide you with a recipe to prepare a delicious Porcini Mushroom and Sausage Pasta dish. It’s a richly flavored dish, typical of the combination of earth’s produce and artisanal craftsmanship. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients

  • 320 g of pasta (short pasta like penne, rigatoni, or tagliatelle is typically recommended)
  • 200 g of fresh or frozen porcini mushrooms
  • 200 g of sausage (fresh and quality)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley (optional)
  • White wine (a small glass)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)

Preparation

  1. Start by cleaning the porcini mushrooms: if they are fresh, gently brush them and slice them into pieces. If frozen, let them thaw and then proceed in the same way.
  2. In a large frying pan, add a bit of oil and the garlic clove. Let it sizzle slightly then remove the garlic.
  3. Add the crumbled sausage and brown until it turns a golden color.
  4. At this point, add the porcini mushrooms to the sausage and let them cook for a few minutes until they are soft.
  5. Deglaze with white wine and let it evaporate, then lower the heat and continue cooking for about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. While the mushrooms and sausage are cooking, bring water to a boil in a pot. When boiling, salt it and cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
  7. Once the pasta is cooked al dente, drain it, keeping some of the cooking water aside.
  8. Transfer the pasta to the frying pan with the mushrooms and sausage, adding a bit of the cooking water to emulsify everything.
  9. Briefly toss the pasta in the pan with the sauce until it is well mixed.
  10. Serve the pasta hot, garnishing with chopped parsley and a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Curiosity

Did you know that the porcini mushroom is one of the most prized and sought-after mushrooms in cooking? Its name “porcini” comes from the fact that, in nature, it is often a delicacy for wild pigs. Moreover, the combination with sausage creates a perfect balance of flavors that recalls the Italian culinary tradition, particularly that of the Apennines and Northern Italy, where these ingredients are very present.

Always remember to use fresh and quality ingredients to achieve the best possible result. Enjoy your meal!

Porcini Mushroom and Sausage Pasta