Penette In Padella


Course : Italian
Serves: 6
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Ingredients:


16 ounces penette pasta

1 ounce chinese black mushrooms

3 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

6 tablespoons brandy

3 1/2 cups vegetable broth -- (home made)

2 tablespoons parsley dried

6 tablespoons cream -- heavy whipping

1/2 cup parmesan grated

1/2 teaspoon pepper
 

Preparation / Directions:


Soak the dried mushrooms for at least a 1/2 hours. Squeeze must of liquid out and set aside. Chop mushrooms into small pieces. Keep 1/2 cup of the water. In a large diameter fry pan add about 3 tbs of olive oil under medium heat. Put in the dry penette. Sort of toast the penette stirring frequently to keep from being burned until they darken about 8 minutes. Add brandy and keep stirring until all alcohol evaporates. Take from fire and set aside. In another fry pan put 1/2 tbs of olive oil until medium heat. Added mushrooms and parsely. Sauté‚stirring occasionally for about 3 minutes. Add heavy cream and stir well. Then add the parmesan cheese and stir to achieve a smooth paste. Remove from heat. Return penette to medium heat. Add broth and mushroom water. Cover and cook about 10 minutes until al dente. Uncover and let most of liquid boil off. Stir in the mushroom mixture and cook until heated about 1 minute.


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