Ingredients
– 8 ounces fettuccine or your pasta of choice
– 1 cup fresh morel mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
– 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 shallot, finely chopped
– ½ cup heavy cream
– ½ cup chicken or vegetable stock
– Salt, to taste
– Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
– ¼ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
– 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Creating Morel Mushroom Pasta is simple if you follow these steps closely:
1. Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, add the fettuccine. Cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve about ½ cup of the pasta water and drain the rest.
2. Sauté the Aromatics: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped shallot. Sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add Morels: Stir in the sliced morel mushrooms. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, allowing them to soften and absorb the flavors.
4. Create the Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and chicken or vegetable stock. Stir well to combine, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
5. Season: Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Allow the sauce to thicken slightly, cooking for about 4-5 minutes.
6. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta directly into the skillet with the sauce. Toss well to incorporate the pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
7. Add Cheese: Sprinkle the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over the pasta and toss until melted and well-mixed.
8. Garnish: Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Fat: 30g
- Protein: 12g