Penne With Oyster Mushrooms, Prosciutto, And Mint

Name: Penne With Oyster Mushrooms, Prosciutto, And Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon kosher salt (plus); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 lb penne; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb oyster mushroom, sliced, tough stems removed; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 cup grated Fontina cheese, preferably Italian; 1/2 cup chopped mint; 2 slices prosciutto, chopped; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon kosher salt (plus)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 lb penne
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb oyster mushroom, sliced, tough stems removed
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup grated Fontina cheese, preferably Italian
1/2 cup chopped mint
2 slices prosciutto, chopped
fresh ground black pepper

1
Bring a large pot of water to boil.
2
Add 1 T. salt and penne.
3
Cook until barely tender to the bite.
4
Drain; set aside.
5
In the same pot, heat olive oil over high heat.
6
Add mushrooms and remaining teaspoons salt and cook, stirring constantly, until mushrooms stop giving off liquid and start to brown, about 10 minutes.
7
Turn heat to medium-high and add garlic.
8
Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
9
Stir in chicken broth and penne and cook until broth is absorbed.
10
Stir in cheese until melted and coating the pasta.
11
Take off heat and stir in mint.
12
Serve immediately, topped with prosciutto and pepper.

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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 tablespoon kosher salt (plus), 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 lb penne, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Penne With Oyster Mushrooms, Prosciutto, And Mint falls under the Seafood 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!