Spicy Porcini Mushroom Pasta
Source: Spice it up! Spring 2009
Ingredients
Adjust Servings:
| 1 small package dried porcini mushrooms (30g) | |
| 1/2 cup boiling water | |
| 1/3 cup olive oil | |
| 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped | |
| 1 pinch of dried hot chili pepper flakes | |
| 1/2 pint of white mushrooms quartered | |
| 1/4 teaspoon dried sage or 2 fresh leaves, chopped | |
| 1/2 cup mini boconcini mozzarella cheese | |
| 1/3 cup fresh parsley chopped | |
| 1/2 lb of any dried pasta (preferably short pasta) |
Nutrient Analysis | |||||||||||||||||||
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PER SERVING: RENAL EXCHANGE: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Calories | 337kcal | ||||||||||||||||||
| Protein | 10g | ||||||||||||||||||
| Carbohydrates | 36g | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fibre | 2g | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Fat | 17g | ||||||||||||||||||
| Saturated Fat | 4g | ||||||||||||||||||
| Cholesterol | 13mg | ||||||||||||||||||
| Sodium | 7mg | ||||||||||||||||||
| Potassium | 219mg | ||||||||||||||||||
| Phosphorus | 154mg | ||||||||||||||||||
This pasta is wonderful when paired with grilled meat or fish.
SUGGESTION:
Make ahead of time or freeze in portions.
Note: Recipe can easily be doubled. Leftovers freeze well.
Defrost in fridge overnight, heat adding 2 tablespoons of water and serve.
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Ingredients
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1 small package dried porcini mushrooms (30g)
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1/2 cup boiling water
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1/3 cup olive oil
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2 cloves of garlic finely chopped
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1 pinch of dried hot chili pepper flakes
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1/2 pint of white mushrooms quartered
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1/4 teaspoon dried sage or 2 fresh leaves, chopped
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1/2 cup mini boconcini mozzarella cheese
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1/3 cup fresh parsley chopped
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1/2 lb of any dried pasta (preferably short pasta)
Preparation
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Rehydrate the porcini mushrooms with 1/2 cup hot water. |
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Bring 3 litres of water to boil for the pasta. |
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Meanwhile prepare the sauce by heating the oil over medium heat in a large pan. The pan needs to be large enough to hold the noodles once cooked. |
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Done
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Add the garlic and hot pepper flakes, cooking them until garlic turns golden. |
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5
Done
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Add the white mushrooms, raise the temperature to medium-high and continue to cook. |
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Cook pasta in boiling water according to package directions. |
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Squeeze the liquid from the porcini, reserving it for the sauce. Chop the porcini and add to the pan. |
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Pour the soaking liquid through a fine sieve into the pan. |
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9
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Add sage and cook for 5 minutes. |
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10
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Drain the pasta (DO NOT RINSE) and toss into the pan with the mushroom sauce while hot. Add boconcini cheese, parsley and serve. |
