Mushroom Sauce for Pasta Recipe

Name: Mushroom Sauce for Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups porcini mushrooms (1 1/2 oz); 2 teaspoons olive oil; ½ cup finely chopped prosciutto (2 oz.); ½ cup finely chopped onion; 4 cups sliced cremini mushrooms or 4 cups button mushrooms (8 oz); ½ teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 2 cloves garlic; 1 cup chicken broth; ¾ cup dry red wine; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon water; 4 cups hot cooked cavatappi pasta (2 cups uncooked)

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups porcini mushrooms (1 1/2 oz)
2 teaspoons olive oil
½ cup finely chopped prosciutto (2 oz.)
½ cup finely chopped onion
4 cups sliced cremini mushrooms or 4 cups button mushrooms (8 oz)
½ teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic
1 cup chicken broth
¾ cup dry red wine
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
4 cups hot cooked cavatappi pasta (2 cups uncooked)

1
Combine boiling water and porcini mushrooms in a bowl; cover and let stand 30 minutes.
2
Drain.
3
Rinse and coarsely chop mushrooms.
4
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Add prosciutto and saute for 3 minutes or until tender.
6
Add onion; saute for 3 minutes or until tender.
7
Stir in the porcini mushrooms, Cremini mushrooms and the next 4 ingredients; cook 4 minutes until browned, stirring frequently.
8
Stir in Broth and Wine, scrapping the pan to loosen browned bits.
9
Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes.
10
Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl.
11
Add cornstarch mixture to pan; bring to a boil.
12
Cook 1 minute stirring constantly.
13
Add pasta, tossing to coat.

1113

kcal

Calories

Fat

194

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 ½ cups porcini mushrooms (1 1/2 oz), 2 teaspoons olive oil, ½ cup finely chopped prosciutto (2 oz.), ½ cup finely chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Mushroom Sauce for Pasta 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mushroom Sauce for Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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