Homemade pasta with porcini mushrooms
4 servings
45 minutes
Homemade pasta with white mushrooms is the embodiment of true Italian culinary mastery. It combines the tenderness of freshly made pasta with the rich, earthy flavor of white mushrooms. The origins of this dish delve deep into the traditions of regional Italian cuisine, where fresh ingredients play a key role. White mushrooms sautéed with garlic and thyme create an aromatic sauce that envelops the pasta, giving it a unique creamy texture. The finishing touch is cheese, which adds tenderness and depth of flavor, while fresh basil adds a note of freshness. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a romantic evening, filling the moment with warmth and gastronomic pleasure.
1
Mix two types of flour.
- Wheat flour: 200 g
- Semola (durum wheat semolina flour): 200 g
2
Add salt, make a nest and place the eggs in it. Then gently mix them with a fork. Stir until homogeneous, until everything turns into dough.
- Salt: 5 g
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
3
Place the dough on the table and knead by hand for 5-10 minutes until smooth and homogeneous. Gather everything into a nice ball. Store the finished dough in a bag to prevent it from drying out. After kneading, let the dough rest for 15-30 minutes before rolling out.
4
Using a pasta machine, make the size of linguine.
5
Add butter, a clove of garlic, and a sprig of thyme for aroma to the olive oil.
- Olive oil: 10 ml
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Thyme: 3 g
6
Slice and fry the mushrooms, adding minced garlic if desired. Reserve a few mushrooms for plating the dish.
- Boiled porcini mushrooms: 300 g
- Garlic: 2 cloves
7
Add cream to the mushrooms and heat the sauce, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Boil the pasta in boiling salted water for 4-5 minutes. Add the cooked linguine to the mushrooms and mix.
- Cream 20% fat: 400 ml
- Salt: 5 g
- Green basil: to taste
8
Sprinkle the finished dish with rich creamy cheese, add green basil and sautéed mushrooms specially prepared for serving.
- Cheese: to taste
- Green basil: to taste
- Boiled porcini mushrooms: 300 g