Four cheese penne with mushrooms, pancetta and toasted walnuts Recipe

Name: Four cheese penne with mushrooms, pancetta and toasted walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb penne (or your choice of pasta); 1 boiling water; 1 handful of chopped walnuts; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup pancetta (or bacon); 1/2 lb mushrooms (I used portabella); 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1 salt and pepper to taste; 3 tbsp cream cheese; 1 cup of shredded cheeses (I used parmiggiano, pecorino and asiago)

Servings: persons

1/2 lb penne (or your choice of pasta)
1 boiling water
1 handful of chopped walnuts
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup pancetta (or bacon)
1/2 lb mushrooms (I used portabella)
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried thyme
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 salt and pepper to taste
3 tbsp cream cheese
1 cup of shredded cheeses (I used parmiggiano, pecorino and asiago)

1
Fill a large pan with water, bring to a boil and follow the directions on the pasta package for the cooking time.
2
In a medium sized pan toast the chopped walnuts.
3
Remove from pan and set aside.
4
Next add the olive oil and pancetta.
5
Let it brown.
6
Then add the mushrooms.
7
Once the mushrooms have cooked add the garlic, the thyme and freshly cracked pepper.
8
Stir a few times, next add the wine.
9
Before draining the pasta reserve 1/2 cup of the boiling pasta water.
10
(If you are going to use more cheese that indicated above, reserve more water, about 1 cup.)
11
Once you drain the pasta, add it to the pan, together with the cheeses, the reserved pasta water and salt.
12
Stir quickly so that the cheeses will melt and become creamy.
13
Next add the walnuts.
14
Stir to combine.
15
Serve immediately and enjoy!

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb penne (or your choice of pasta), 1 boiling water, 1 handful of chopped walnuts, 2 tbsp olive oil, and more.

Yes, Four cheese penne with mushrooms, pancetta and toasted walnuts 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.

Four cheese penne with mushrooms, pancetta and toasted walnuts

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