Fettuccine with Shiitake Mushroom Sauce Recipe

Name: Fettuccine with Shiitake Mushroom Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1-ounce package dried shiitake mushrooms; 1 1/2 cups hot water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 bacon slices, minced; 3 shallots, minced; 4 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms or button mushrooms, sliced; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled; 1 cup beef stock or canned unsalted broth; 1 1/4 cups half and half; 8 ounces fettuccine; 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces); Salt and freshly ground pepper; Minced fresh Italian parsley; Additional freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 1-ounce package dried shiitake mushrooms
1 1/2 cups hot water
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 bacon slices, minced
3 shallots, minced
4 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms or button mushrooms, sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
1 cup beef stock or canned unsalted broth
1 1/4 cups half and half
8 ounces fettuccine
2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Minced fresh Italian parsley
Additional freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1
Place dried mushrooms in medium bowl.
2
Add hot water and let soak until softened, about 30 minutes.
3
Remove mushrooms from water, squeezing excess water back into bowl.
4
Strain and reserve soaking liquid.
5
Slice mushrooms, discarding stems.
6
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
7
Add bacon and cook until fat renders, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.
8
Pour off half of fat.
9
Add shallots to bacon in skillet and saute 1 minute.
10
Add dried and fresh mushrooms and rosemary and saute 3 minutes.
11
Add stock and mushroom-soaking liquid.
12
Boil until liquid is reduced to glaze, about 10 minutes.
13
Add half and half and simmer until beginning to thicken, about 5 minutes.
14
Remove from heat.
15
(Can be prepared 3 days ahead.
16
Cover and refrigerate.)
17
Add pasta to large pot of boiling salted water.
18
Cook until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
19
Meanwhile, rewarm mushroom sauce over medium-low heat.
20
Drain pasta.
21
Add to sauce and stir until coated.
22
Mix in 2/3 cup Parmesan.
23
Season with salt and pepper.
24
Transfer to plates.
25
Sprinkle with parsley.

1030

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1-ounce package dried shiitake mushrooms, 1 1/2 cups hot water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 6 bacon slices, minced, and more.

Yes, Fettuccine with Shiitake Mushroom Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Fettuccine with Shiitake Mushroom Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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