PENNE WITH DRIED PORCINI AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE

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Penne With Dried Porcini And Italian Sausage image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 8 first-course servings, 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound Italian sweet sausage sliced into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, oregano or thyme leaves
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 pound penne
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Soak the mushrooms in one-and-a-half cups hot water for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile saute the onion and the garlic in the olive oil until soft. Add the sausage and brown lightly. Drain off any fat.
  • Drain the mushroom through a coffee filter or cheesecloth, reserving the soaking liquid. Quickly rinse the mushrooms under the running water.
  • Add the mushrooms with their soaking liquid to the onion, along with the tomato paste, chicken stock and herbs. Season lightly with salt and pepper and simmer gently for half an hour. If the sauce gets too thick add more stock. If it is too thin, turn up the heat.
  • Meanwhile, bring six quarts water to boil for the penne. Cook the penne, drain and place in a heated bowl. Pour the sauce on top, toss thoroughly and serve immediately. Pass the cheese separately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 450, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 526 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tamesha Boyne
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The flavors are amazing!


Israel young
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I loved this dish! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Shazada Khan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover Italian sausage. I also added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes and it was delicious!


Aadil Ansari
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I had some trouble finding dried porcini mushrooms, but I eventually found them at a specialty grocery store. The dish was worth the effort, though!


Salman Hare
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The sauce was a little bland for my taste, but the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Qamar Muneer
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less cream in the sauce.


Zewi Prettyk
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Loved this recipe! It was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Hello master
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This pasta dish is a winner! The porcini mushrooms and Italian sausage are a perfect combination. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Nyaguthi Mathenge
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I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfect! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked to al dente. Highly recommend!


Noman King
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The porcini mushrooms were especially good.


Rasta Javis
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I used fresh porcini mushrooms instead of dried and they were delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta cooked perfectly. Will definitely make this again.


Diamond Thomas
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The porcini mushrooms added a rich, earthy flavor and the Italian sausage gave it a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.