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Penne con Salsa Piacentina di Porcini e Pomodoro |
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| Category: | Entrées |
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| Source: | Adapted from The Splendid Table by Lynne Rossetto Kasper (William Morrow & Co., 1992) |
| Description: | Wine recommendation: This recipe, from Piacenza, is complemented by Gutturnio, a wine from the same soil. It is hearty and direct, with a mouthfeel that goes with the chewiness of the pasta, the slightly beefy sensation of the mushrooms and the lustiness of the tomato sauce. |
| Number of Servings: | Serves 4 as a main course; 6 as a first course. |
| Ingredients: | * 2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms * 2 cups hot water * 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil * 2 tablespoons sweet butter * 2 medium onions, minced * 1 clove garlic, minced * 13 canned plum tomatoes, drained and crushed * 1 3/4 cups cold water * Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste * 1 pound imported Italian penne * 6 to 8 quarts cold water * Salt * 1 wedge Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese |
| Directions: | For the sauce: Rinse porcini mushrooms carefully in cold water for no more than 20 seconds. Place mushrooms in a bowl and add hot water. Let soak for 30 minutes. Remove mushrooms from the water, lightly squeeze to drain, chop and reserve.
Combine the oil and butter in a 5- to 6-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced onion and reduce heat to medium-low. Sauté for 10-15 minutes, or until the onions are soft and clear. Stir in the garlic, mushrooms, tomatoes and cold water. Bring to a gentle boil. Partially cover, and cook for 25 minutes, or until the mushrooms are very tender and the sauce has thickened a bit. Add salt and pepper and stir well. For the pasta: In a large pot, bring 6 quarts of cold water to a boil over high heat. Add a pinch of salt. Once the water returns to a full rolling boil, add the penne and cook, according to package instructions, until al dente. Drain and set aside. To serve: Pour sauce over penne and toss until thoroughly combined. Serve in warm dishes. Pass the wedge of Parmigiano-Reggiano with a grater so that each diner can add the desired amount of cheese. |
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