Creamy Fettuccine with Porcini Mushrooms

(from staceydan’s recipe box)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1/4 cup dried porcini mushrooms (about 1/4 ounce)
  • 12 ounces uncooked fettuccine
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 2 tablespoons (1-inch) cut fresh chives

Directions

  1. Combine 1/2 cup boiling water and mushrooms in a small bowl; cover and let stand 30 minutes or until soft. Drain through a sieve over a bowl, reserving soaking liquid. Finely chop mushrooms.

  2. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.

  3. Combine mushrooms and cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Stir in salt, pepper, and reserved mushroom soaking liquid; simmer 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add pasta and reserved 1/4 cup pasta water to pan; toss well to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and chives. Serve immediately.

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