Best Orecchiette Mushroom Pasta Recipes

ORECCHIETTE PASTA WITH WILD MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE- EMERIL LAGASSE

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente.
• Drain pasta and return to the pot.
• Cover to keep warm.
• If you are re-constituting dried mushrooms, boil slightly in a separate pot or pan until they have absorbed enough water to make them tender.
• If you are re-constituting dried mushrooms, add the fresh mushrooms to them for about 1 minute to allow them to absorb some of the wild mushroom flavor.
• In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
• Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until soft, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add the shallots, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• Add the cream.
• Increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.
• Add the Parmesan and adjust the seasoning, to taste.
• Add the pasta, stir to coat with the sauce, and cook until the pasta is heated through, 1 minute.
• Remove from the heat and divide equaly among serving bowls or plates.
• Sprinkle each serving with chives and serve immediately.

ORECCHIETTE MUSHROOM PASTA

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in orecchiette and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Reserve 2/3 cup pasta water prior to draining pasta.
• Heat 2 tablespoons butter, olive oil, and a pinch of salt in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until soft but not brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter and mushrooms; cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes more. Add garlic and sage and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Pour in vermouth; bring to a boil, then reduce to heat to low. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Mix in cooked pasta and reserved pasta water. Toss pasta to coat well. Season with salt and pepper. Top with parsley and serve.