BAKED PENNE PASTA WITH WILD MUSHROOM RAGOûT

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Categories     Mushroom     Pasta     Bake     Vegetarian     Parmesan     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
2 cups hot water
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
1 3/4 cups finely chopped onions
8 ounces fresh button mushrooms, chopped
6 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, sliced
2 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 1/2 cups whole milk
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh chives
12 ounces penne pasta
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from French bread

Steps:

  • Place porcini in small bowl. Add 2 cups hot water and let soften 20 minutes. Using slotted spoon, remove porcini. Reserve liquid. Coarsely chop porcini.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add button and shiitake mushrooms and sauté 5 minutes. Mix in porcini and reserved soaking liquid, leaving any sediment behind in bowl. Simmer over medium-high heat 10 minutes.
  • Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir constantly until golden, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk. Stir until sauce thickens and boils, about 3 minutes. Stir into mushroom mixture. Simmer 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and chives. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside. (Sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium-low heat before continuing.)
  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Butter 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain well. Return to pot. Add mushroom sauce and toss well to coat. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle breadcrumbs and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan over. Bake casserole until heated through and light golden, about 25 minutes.

Winston McAnuff
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Amazing! This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. The sauce is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Bhimsen Thapa
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This dish was a bit too heavy for my taste. The sauce was very rich and the cheese topping was a bit too much. I think I'll try a lighter recipe next time.


alex kralie
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've made it for friends and family and they all love it.


Sardar SHAhID
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kenrick perera
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So easy and so good! I made this for a weeknight dinner and it was a hit with the whole family. The kids loved the cheesy topping and the adults loved the flavorful sauce.


Antoni Rojo
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This recipe was a disaster! The sauce was bland and the pasta was mushy. I ended up throwing the whole thing away. What a waste of time and ingredients.


Jobayer Alom
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Meh.


Henry Veness
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This dish was a hit at our dinner party! Everyone loved the rich, creamy sauce and the perfectly cooked pasta. I'll definitely be making this again.


Suzanne Hebrew
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Not bad, but not great. The sauce was a bit too watery for my taste, and the pasta was a little overcooked. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Lilu L Lama
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Delicious and easy to make! I used a combination of cremini and shiitake mushrooms, and it was so flavorful. The pasta was perfectly cooked and the cheese topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Patricia Tommy
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Followed the recipe to a T and it turned out great! The sauce was especially flavorful, with a perfect balance of earthy mushrooms and tangy tomatoes. Will definitely make this again.


Promise Okwu
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This baked penne pasta with wild mushroom ragù was an absolute delight! The flavors were rich and complex, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I especially loved the crispy cheese topping. Highly recommend!