WILD MUSHROOM PASTA WITH TRUFFLES

WILD MUSHROOM PASTA WITH TRUFFLES image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
1 cup hot water
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces wild mushrooms (sliced)
1 large shallot (finely diced)
1 clove garlic (chopped)
1/2 teaspoon thyme (chopped)
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound pasta
1/4 cup cream
1 tablespoon black truffle oil
1 teaspoon black truffles (grated or shaved, optional)
1 handfull parsley (chopped, optional)
1/4 parmigiano reggiano (grated, optional)

Steps:

1. Soak the dried porcini mushrooms in the hot water for 20 minutes. 2. Drain and reserve the water and chop the porcini mushrooms. 3. Heat the oil in a pan at medium. 4. Add the mushrooms and saute until tender, about 7-10 minutes. 5. Add shallots, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper and saute for 2 minutes. 6. Add the reserved water and simmer at medium-high until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. 7. Meanwhile cook the pasta as directed on the package. 8. Add the cream and simmer until it thickens, about 2 minutes. 9. Remove from heat and mix in the black tru