TOMATO SAUCE WITH DRIED PORCINI MUSHROOMS

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A handful of dried Porcini mushrooms transform this tomato sauce into something hearty and full of flavour.

Provided by Alma Beatrice

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

25g dried porcini mushrooms
2 small tins of san marzano tomatoes or a jar of tomato passata
clove of garlic
extra virgin olive oil
chilli pepper - fresh, in oil or powdered
salt
pinch of sugar
half a glass of dry white wine
parmesan or pecorino cheese if desired

Steps:

  • 1. Soak the dried Porcini mushrooms in warm water for at least 30 minutes (retain the water after soaking)
  • 2. Heat the olive oil, chopped chilli pepper and garlic in a frying pan.
  • 3. Add the mushrooms and chilli powder (if not using fresh or chopped chilli in oil).
  • 4. Add the white wine and allow to evaporate over high heat.
  • 5. Add the tomatoes, a pinch of sugar and salt, stir and cook on a medium heat for 5 minutes covering with a lid.
  • 6. Remove the lid and continue to cook on a low heat for another 10-15 minutes.
  • 7. Remove the clove of garlic and pour the sauce onto the drained pasta, mix well.
  • 8. Buon Appetito! See this recipe at VORREI: http://blog.vorrei.co.uk/tomato-sauce-dried-porcini-mushrooms

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