This recipe is inspired by the beloved pasta dish from Trattoria Nervosa, Gusto 101 and Gusto 501.
This creamy wild mushroom pasta speaks for itself! The recipe has all you want from a perfectly comforting dish for a winter night. The sauce is creamy, garlicky, cheesy and a mix of wild mushrooms brings lots of flavours.
One of the many great things about this recipe is that you can make it with whatever mushrooms you have on hand. Don't limit yourself if you couldn't find the mushrooms that I named in the recipe and go for what's available in the market.
Mafaldine is a form of pasta. It's flat and wide, with wavy edges on both sides, which makes it perfect for mixing with creamy sauces. If you couldn't find this pasta, you can make this recipe with any other flat-wide pasta such as pappardelle or fettuccine.
Truffle paste brings extra umami flavour to this dish, but that is totally optional. (I mean, why not be a little fancy!)
Method
Mafaldine Pasta With Creamy Mushroom Sauce 14 Steps
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Step 1
Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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Step 2
Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Scoop out one cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
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Step 3
In a large skillet heat olive oil over high heat. Meanwhile finally chop the shallot.
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Step 4
Add the chopped shallot to the hot skillet. Cook shallot for about 2 minutes until it's soft, stir occasionally.
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Step 5
Mince the garlic and add it to the skillet. Cook for another minute.
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Step 6
Finally chop mushrooms and add them to the skillet. Cook for 6-7 minutes, stir regularly.
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Step 7
Add 1 tablespoon of butter, salt and pepper to the mushrooms.
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Step 8
Cook for another minute until mushrooms are golden brown.
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Step 9
Add the truffle paste (if you're using). Mix well.
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Step 10
Add the cream, turn the heat to medium and let it come to simmer.
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Step 11
Transfer drained pasta to the sauce, add 1/2 cup of pasta water and mix well.
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Step 12
Add another tablespoon of butter and grated Pecorino.
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Step 13
Toss for a couple of minutes until sauce thickens and coat pasta well. Add more pasta water if needed.
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Step 14
Shave some Pecorino on top and serve immediately.
Tags:
Toronto Recipes
Mushroom Sauce
Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Mafaldine Pasta
Mafaldine Pasta With Creamy Mushroom Sauce
