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Wild-Mushroom Pasta

This wild mushroom pasta is a sophisticated vegetarian dish that celebrates the deep, earthy tones of woodland fungi. By combining dried porcini or morels with fresh oyster and chanterelle mushrooms, the recipe delivers an intense savoury depth that is beautifully balanced by fragrant lemon zest and fresh garden herbs. It is a wonderful choice for an autumnal midweek dinner or an elegant weekend lunch when you want something that feels indulgent yet remains light enough to enjoy year-round.

Using high-quality egg fettuccine ensures the silky mushroom sauce clings perfectly to every strand, creating a restaurant-style finish at home. The addition of the mushroom-soaking liquid is the secret to a professional-tasting sauce, providing a concentrated boost of flavour. Serve this comforting bowlful with a dusting of sharp Parmigiano-Reggiano and a glass of crisp white wine.

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Ingredients for Wild-Mushroom Pasta

  • 20g dried morel or porcini mushrooms

  • 425ml boiling-hot water

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 230g fresh cremini mushrooms, trimmed and sliced 1/4 inch thick

  • 350g mixed fresh wild mushrooms, such as oyster, chanterelle, or porcini, trimmed and sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick

  • 1 large garlic clove, minced

  • 3/4 teaspoons salt

  • 1/4 teaspoons black pepper

  • 230g dried egg fettuccine

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest

  • 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

  • Accompaniment: grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

How to make Wild-Mushroom Pasta

Soak dried mushrooms in boiling-hot water in a bowl until softened, about 20 minutes. Drain in a paper-towel-lined sieve set over a bowl and reserve soaking liquid, then rinse soaked mushrooms. Pat dry and finely chop.

Heat 45ml butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then sauté fresh mushrooms with garlic, salt, and pepper, stirring occasionally, until liquid mushrooms give off is evaporated and mushrooms are browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in chopped soaked mushrooms and reserved mushroom-soaking liquid and simmer 1 minute, then remove from heat.

Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 5 minutes. Ladle out and reserve 60ml pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander, then add it to mushrooms in skillet. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and cook over moderately high heat, tossing and adding some pasta-cooking liquid if necessary to lightly coat, 1 minute. Add chives, parsley, lemon zest, and juice, then toss well. Serve immediately with cheese and pepper to taste.

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While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 17 janvier 2026 | Publié à l'origine

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