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Pappardelle Pasta With Mushrooms Recipe
Autumn in Tuscany means pappardelle ai funghi (mushrooms) e panna (cream), a classic seasonal pasta dish with hearty mushrooms and a creamy sauce. Porcini are typically the mushroom of choice, found wild throughout the forests in Tuscany and prevalent after rainfall. In this recipe I use baby bella or cremini mushrooms and they taste just as delicious! Bring this meal to your table and feel the taste of the fall season in Tuscany.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 622 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound pappardelle pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms variety of choice, sliced
- ½ tablespoon fresh or dried thyme crushed
- ½ tablespoon fresh or dried rosemary crushed
- ¼ cup mascarpone cheese
- ¼ cup grated parmigiano
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper to taste
- Extra herbs as garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until soft and translucent; about 5-6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the chopped mushrooms, herbs, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Continue to cook until soft; 7-8 minutes. Stir in the mascarpone until melted. Pour in the cream and add the grated Parmigiano cheese and cook for 2-4 minutes until the cream is slightly reduced. Remove from heat.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Generously salt the water and taste it. It should taste salty like the sea. Cook the pappardelle until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water before draining the pasta (you won't use it all).
- Drain the pasta. Add the cooked pasta to the mushroom sauce along with a tablespoon or two of pasta water. Heat until liquid has reduced (1-2 minutes) and stir until well combined. Serve hot with more Parmigiano Reggiano if desired. Mangia!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
622kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
121mg
(5%)
Potassium
440mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
992IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
149mg
(15%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 622
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 622kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 121mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 440mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 992IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 149mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.