This wonderful pasta has rich, well balanced and delicate taste that mushroom lovers will definitely appreciate. For the sauce you can buy any exotic mushroom blend, a combination of shiitake, cremini, and oyster mushrooms or other mushrooms, is sold in eight-ounce packages. If it is unavailable, you can use regular cremini mushrooms and the dish will be still fantastic.
Farfalle with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Ingredients:
- farfalle (bow tie) pasta - 1 lb., fresh or dry
- butter - 1 tablespoon
- olive oil - 1 tablespoon
- shallot - 1/2 cup, chopped
- mushroom blend - 12 oz, thinly sliced
- dry white wine - 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon
- whipping cream - 2/3 cup
- kosher salt or porcini salt - to taste
- freshly ground black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon or to taste
- thyme - 1 teaspoon
- freshly grated Parmesan - to taste
- chopped fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons
Instructions:
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and shallot. Cook 5-6 minutes or until soft and transparent, stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms and sauté for 8 more minutes. Meanwhile cook the pasta in a boiling salted water until al dente. Add the wine to the mushrooms and deglaze the pan, then pour the cream and thyme, bring to a boil. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to, cook for another 2 minutes or until liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add the cooked pasta, cheese, and 2 tablespoons parsley, tossing gently to coat. Serve immediately.
