Penne with Porcini Mushrooms using a Thermomix
Thermomix TM6, Thermomix TM5, Thermomix TM31
(4.8)
Preparation time
44 min
Total time
47 min
Servings
4
Calories / Serving
402 Cals
Difficulty
Easy
Dive into a plate of Penne with boletes, where tender pasta meets the earthy elegance of porcini mushrooms, a dish that whispers tales of Italian forests. Fun fact: Porcini mushrooms, known as 'funghi porcini' in Italy, have been a beloved ingredient for centuries, often foraged by locals who knew the woods like the back of their hand. This recipe not only tantalizes your taste buds but also introduces you to the rustic charm of Italian cuisine, where every bite is infused with nature's bounty. So grab your fork and prepare for a culinary adventure that’s as rich in flavor as it is in history!
Ingredients
- 1 Shallot
- 1 Clove of garlic
- 10 g Olive oil
- 30 g Butter
- 250 g Porcini mushroom
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
- 1 Pinch(es) Pepper
- 1 Bay leaf
- 320 g Penne
- 100 g Whipping cream
- 50 g Parmesan cheese
- 5 g Fresh parsley
Steps
Sautéing Aromatics and Mushrooms
- Add 1 shallot, 1 clove of garlic in the food processor bowl.
- Mix chop: 3sec / 0°C / Speed 5.
- Add 10 g of olive oil, 30 g of butter in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 3:00min / 120°C / Speed 1.
- Add 250 g of porcini mushroom, 1 pinch(es) of salt, 1 pinch(es) of pepper, 1 bay leaf in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 10:00min / 120°C / Speed 1 in inverse.
- Remove the content of the food processor bowl on a plate.
- Remove the bay leaf.
Cooking the Pasta
- Cook Penne according to package directions in a pot of boiling salted water, until al dente.
- Drain, reserve 50 ml of the pasta water.
Finishing the Dish
- Rinse the food processor bowl.
- Transfer the content of the plate in the food processor bowl.
- Add 320 g of penne, 100 g of whipping cream in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 2:00min / 90°C / Speed 2 in inverse.
- Adding some of the reserved pasta water if needed to adjust the consistency of the sauce.
- Grate, and add 50 g of parmesan cheese in the food processor bowl.
- Add 5 g of fresh parsley in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 30sec / 0°C / Speed 3.
- Serve Hot.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Grated Parmesan Cheese and Fresh Parsley, if desired.
