Rigatoni with Fresh Mushroom Sauce
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                        Total Time
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4 people
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                        Course
Main Course
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                        Cuisine
Italian
 
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													A great meal when you have extra mushrooms
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                                Ingredients
For the Mushrooms
- 1 ounce porcini mushrooms
 - 1 pound mixed fresh mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, oyster, or maitake), sliced
 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
 - 2 shallots finely chopped
 - 3 cloves garlic minced
 - ¼ cup dry Marsala wine or dry sherry (optional but excellent)
 - 1 teaspoon White miso paste or 1 tsp soy sauce
 - ½ cup porcini soaking liquid strained through cheesecloth or fine sieve
 - ½ cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken stock
 
For Finishing
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter optional, for richness
 - fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
 - Parmigian-Reggiano cheese grated
 - salt and pepper to taste
 - 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
 
Instructions
Soak the porcini
- Place dried porcini in a bowl, cover with 1 cup hot water. Let sit 20–30 min.
 - Strain through a fine sieve or coffee filter to remove grit. Reserve the liquid.
 - Chop the rehydrated porcini finely.
 
Sear the mushrooms
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil or butter in a large skillet over high heat.
 - Add the fresh mushrooms in a single layer. Don’t stir for the first 2–3 minutes. Once browned, stir and continue until well caramelized.
 - Season with salt and pepper. Remove half and set aside.
 
Build the flavor base
- Lower the heat to medium.
 - Add shallots and garlic to the pan with the remaining mushrooms.
 - Add chopped porcini and stir for 2–3 minutes.
 - Deglaze with Marsala wine and reduce by half.
 
Make it saucy
- Add the miso paste, reserved soaking liquid, and stock. Simmer gently for 5–10 minutes to reduce slightly.
 - Blend this mixture (immersion blender or upright blender) until smooth.
 
Finish the sauce
- Return the sauce to the pan. Add the reserved seared mushrooms.
 - Stir in 1 tbsp butter for silkiness.
 - Season with salt and pepper.
 - Add fresh thyme or parsley.
 
Cook and combine
- Cook rigatoni in salted water until al dente.
 - Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
 - Add pasta to the sauce, tossing over medium heat.
 - Add pasta water a little at a time until the sauce clings beautifully.
 
Serve
- Plate with grated Parmigiano and more herbs. Drizzle with good olive oil if desired.
 
Notes
- Take some photos for Instagram and enjoy.
 
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