Penne with Morels Recipe

Name: Penne with Morels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 oz. dried morels; porcini mushrooms; 2 thick slices hickory-smoked bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips; 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots; 1/4 cup sherry; 1 tbsp. (1 ounce) Essence de Champignon Gold; 1/3 cup heavy cream; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; Ground black pepper; 4 oz. dried penne; other pasta; Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1/3 oz. dried morels
porcini mushrooms
2 thick slices hickory-smoked bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
1/4 cup sherry
1 tbsp. (1 ounce) Essence de Champignon Gold
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 sprigs fresh thyme
Ground black pepper
4 oz. dried penne
other pasta
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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Soak the morels in warm water for 30 minutes, then drain them and blot them dry.
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Heat the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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When about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat covers the bottom of the pan, add the shallots and continue cooking over medium heat until the shallots are tender, 5 minutes.
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Stir in the sherry and Essence de Champignon Gold and boil for 1 minute.
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Add the cream, thyme and black pepper, return the sauce to a boil, then lower the heat, stir in the mushrooms, and keep the sauce warm over low heat while cooking the pasta.
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Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, drain it, and combine the pasta with the sauce.
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Serve the sauced pasta dusted with Parmesan cheese.
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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 1/3 oz. dried morels, porcini mushrooms, 2 thick slices hickory-smoked bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips, 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots, and more.

Yes, Penne with Morels 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!

Penne with Morels

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Variations & substitutions

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