ORCHIETTE PASTA WITH WILD MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE

Orchiette Pasta with Wild Mushroom Cream Sauce image

Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Time 39m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces orchiette pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound assorted wild mushrooms, stems trimmed, wiped clean, and thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped shallots
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives

Steps:

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and return to the pot. Cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, 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, 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 among 4 serving bowls or plates. Sprinkle each serving with chives and serve immediately.