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Tagliatelle with Porcini Mushrooms and Grilled Vegetables

17/11/2023

Certainly! The tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms and grilled vegetables is a rich and flavorful dish, perfect for those who love the intense tastes of the forest and the grill. Here is the recipe.

Ingredients

  • 300 g of egg tagliatelle
  • 300 g of fresh porcini mushrooms
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 yellow pepper
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 small eggplant
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • Fresh parsley, to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil, as needed
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Preparation

  1. Start by preparing the grilled vegetables: wash and cut the zucchini, peppers, and eggplant into slices or strips about one centimeter thick.
  2. Grill the vegetables on a hot grill or griddle until they are nicely marked and tender. Season them lightly with salt and set aside.
  3. Clean the porcini mushrooms: remove any dirt with a damp cloth and slice them not too thinly.
  4. In a large pan, heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and add a peeled and crushed garlic clove.
  5. Once the garlic is golden, remove it and add the porcini mushrooms. Cook over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, until the mushrooms have released their water, and it has evaporated. Adjust with salt and pepper.
  6. In the meantime, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tagliatelle al dente.
  7. Once ready, drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the porcini mushrooms. Toss everything together for a few minutes to combine the flavors.
  8. Now add the grilled vegetables and mix gently.
  9. Serve the tagliatelle hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Interesting Facts

Tagliatelle is a type of egg pasta typical of Emilia-Romagna and some areas of Marche and Umbria. According to tradition, the width of tagliatelle should be 1/12,000 of the Altar of the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna, which translates to about 8 millimeters in width after cooking. This measurement is also celebrated with a golden sample stored at the Chamber of Commerce in Bologna. Combining this Italian pasta classic with the rustic flavor of porcini and the sweetness of grilled vegetables results in a balanced yet distinctive-tasting dish.

Enjoy your meal!

Tagliatelle with Porcini Mushrooms and Grilled Vegetables