Best 4 Pierce Brosnans Penne Pasta Recipes

CELEB DISH: PIERCE BROSNAN'S PENNE AL FUNGHI PORCINI

Steps:

• In large covered saucepot of salted boiling water, cook penne as label directs.
• If using dried porcini, soak in 1/2 cup warm water 10 minutes; drain well and coarsely chop. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add sliced fresh mushrooms, garlic, parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; cook 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender, stirring. Stir in dried porcini, if using.
• Add wine; cook 1 minute or until wine evaporates. Add tomatoes; cook 4 minutes longer.
• Drain penne; add to sauce in skillet along with grated Parmesan. Reduce heat to low; cook 2 minutes, stirring. Serve with additional Parmesan.

PENNE AL FUNGHI PORCINI (PIERCE BROSNAN'S FAVE)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and sauté the sliced porcini mushrooms with the garlic and parsley till tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the wine and let it all simmer until the wine evaporates, about 5-8 minutes. Add the tomatoes(If you have used reconstituted porcini mushrooms, add the reserved soaking liquid now) and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, boil the penne until al dente. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce together with the grated cheese. Let cook for 2 minutes at low heat. Taste for seasoning.
• Serve piping hot. Pass extra cheese for sprinkling. Enjoy!

PIERCE BROSNAN'S PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in large skillet over med high heat; saute' sliced mushrooms with garlic and parsley.
• Add wine and let simmer until wine begins to evaporate ( about 5 min.), add tomatoes and cook another 8-10 minutes.
• Meanwhile boil penne until al dente', drain; Add to sauce, let cook about 2 minutes.
• Taste for seasoning; add salt and fresh ground pepper to taste; right before serving add parmiginao cheese; toss to blend together.
• Place on serving dishes, and offer extra parmigiano cheese as desired.

PENNE PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. When garlic is tender, remove from skillet and set aside. Place the broccoli and carrot in the skillet, and cook 2 minutes, just until heated through.
• In a pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in the penne pasta and heated crushed garlic clove. Cook for 5 minutes, or until pasta is almost al dente. Remove and discard garlic clove.
• Transfer the partially cooked pasta and broth to the skillet. Mix in the peas. Cover skillet, and continue cooking 10 minutes over medium heat, or until pasta is al dente and vegetables are tender. Toss with the Parmesan cheese to serve.