Penne With Dried Porcini And Italian Sausage Recipe

Name: Penne With Dried Porcini And Italian Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Soak the mushrooms in one-and-a-half cups hot water for 30 minutes.
2
Meanwhile saute the onion and the garlic in the olive oil until soft.
3
Add the sausage and brown lightly.
4
Drain off any fat.
5
Drain the mushroom through a coffee filter or cheesecloth, reserving the soaking liquid.
6
Quickly rinse the mushrooms under the running water.
7
Add the mushrooms with their soaking liquid to the onion, along with the tomato paste, chicken stock and herbs.
8
Season lightly with salt and pepper and simmer gently for half an hour.
9
If the sauce gets too thick add more stock.
10
If it is too thin, turn up the heat.
11
Meanwhile, bring six quarts water to boil for the penne.
12
Cook the penne, drain and place in a heated bowl.
13
Pour the sauce on top, toss thoroughly and serve immediately.
14
Pass the cheese separately.

278

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 clove garlic, minced, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Penne With Dried Porcini And Italian Sausage 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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Penne With Dried Porcini And Italian Sausage

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