RAVIOLI WITH PORCINI SAUCE

Ravioli with Porcini Sauce image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed in cold water
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium shallot, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 pounds store-bought cheese ravioli

Steps:

Place mushrooms in a medium bowl; add 4 cups warm water. Let soak until softened, about 30 minutes. Drain in a sieve lined with a paper towel or coffee filter, reserving liquid. Squeeze mushrooms to remove excess liquid; roughly chop.
Heat butter in an 8- or 10-inch skillet over medium-low heat. Add shallot; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Raise heat to medium-high; add mushrooms, and cook, stirring often, until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
Add reserved liquid; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in heavy cream.
Meanwhile, cook ravioli in a pot of boiling salted water until they float to the top, according to package instructions. Drain, and divide among serving bowls; spoon mushroom sauce over ravioli.