Pasta alla Boscaiola
User Reviews
5
8 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
742 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Pasta alla Boscaiola
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Pasta alla Boscaiola - a super easy pasta recipe made with a rich and creamy sausage and mushroom sauce. It's quick, comforting, and super delicious!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups penne pasta (400g)
- 1 shallot , finely chopped
- 3 cups cremini mushrooms sliced (180g, aka chestnut mushrooms (UK
- 2 Italian sausage
- ¾ cup heavy cream (150ml)
- ½ parmigiano reggiano finely grated (25g)
- 1 parsley finely chopped, small bunch, fresh
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- salt for seasoning
- black pepper for seasoning
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it generously. Cook the pasta according to packet instructions until al dente.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet, once hot add the finely chopped shallot and saute for 1-2 minutes until softened.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and fry until softened (3-4 minutes). Next, add the Italian sausages removed from their casing and cook until browned.
- Add the cream, Parmigiano Reggiano and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Stir then simmer gently for a few minutes until thickened slightly.
- Add the cooked pasta with a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed. Add the parsley, toss to combine then serve with more pepper and parmesan.
Notes
- Mushrooms - you can pretty much use any mushrooms you like for this recipe. I like to use Crimini or chestnut mushrooms because they're easy to find and have a lovely nutty flavour.
- Sausages - Italian sausages are usually very well seasoned with red wine and fennel which I love but any regular good-quality sausages will work as long as they aren't spicy.
- Garlic - there is no garlic in this recipe (I've never come across a Boscaiola sauce with garlic added) but feel free to add it when cooking the mushrooms if you prefer.
- Reserve pasta water - this is an important tip to remember for every pasta dish but especially cream-based sauces which tend to dry up very quickly. Add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce and add extra flavour.
- Variations - you can opt for a tomato-based sauce instead of cream, some recipes add in olives or other vegetables, and instead of sausage, you could add pancetta or guanciale.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
742kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
79g
(26%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
436mg
(18%)
Potassium
656mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
572IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 742 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 742kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 79g | 26% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 436mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 656mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 572IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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8 reviews
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