How to Make Mushroom Pasta with Italian Sausage
Mushroom pasta mixed with sausage mince is a hearty dish full of rich flavours and country aromas. The intensity of porcini mushrooms will take you direct to Italy and when mixed with tasty sausage and a drizzle of truffle oil, no one will be able to resist.
This recipe features my talented father and was made and enjoyed in my family home. I’ve been devouring this dish for years and it’s safe to say, it’s easy, scrumptious and definitely too good to share…
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Cooked well and nicely infused flavours
Although the aroma may be overpowering and make you impatient, ensure that you cook the ingredients well and infuse the flavors nicely so that your stomach will thank you!
The fresh and finest quality pasta
Use FRESH tagliatelle pasta if you can find (or make) it. The difference is mind-blowing. Otherwise a really good quality pasta will also suit.
Top it off
Finish with sprinkling some freshly grated parmesan cheese on top (be generous), and mix through.
Mushroom Pasta
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Equipment
- large pot for boiling pasta
- Medium-large size fry pan
- Pasta strainer
- Chopping-board
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 5 L Water
- 200 grams Sausage mince, pork, veal and fennel
- 200 grams Mixed mushrooms, porcini & wild
- Extra virgin olive oil, EVOO
- 500 grams Fresh tagliatelle pasta
- 1 glass White wine
- Salt
- Fresh parsley
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- To make the mushroom pasta, first boil the water on the stove in a large pot.
- Pour 5-6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil into a pan and warm up on a medium heat.
- Add 200g of sausuage mince and break into smaller pieces using a fork or wooden spoon, spreading it out to cook well on your pan.
- Leave to simmer for around 10 minutes or until cooked through.
- Add the key ingredients – porcini and wild mushrooms – and cook for another 7-8 minutes.
- Once this has cooked well and you have the DIVINE smell sifting through your kitchen, add a glass of white wine and leave to evaporate for at least another 5 minutes.
- Add a sprinkle of salt to the mushroom pasta and mix through well using a fork or tongs.
- Turn the mixture down to a low heat while you cook your pasta.
- By now, the water should be boiling in your large pot. Add the fresh pasta and leave to cook according to the packet instructions.
- Once cooked, strain the pasta and add it to the fry pan. Sprinkle some freshly grated parmesan cheese on top (be generous), and mix through. Repeat if you love a little extra cheese…!
- E ora si mangia, Vincenzo’s Plate….Enjoy!
Video
How to serve Mushroom Pasta with Italian Sausage
For the best taste, it is recommended to serve the mushroom pasta with Italian sausage immediately after cooking. Before transferring it to the serving plates, add a generous sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley and mix it through the pasta. For cheese lovers, adding more parmesan cheese on top is always a good idea. Enjoy while hot!
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