When it comes to quick and easy pasta recipes, penne with pancetta, sage, and mushrooms is hard to beat. This delicious dish can be prepared in less than 30 minutes and is sure to please the whole family. The combination of salty pancetta, earthy mushrooms, and aromatic sage is simply irresistible. Plus, the creamy sauce made with white wine and Parmesan cheese adds a touch of richness and sophistication. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is a great choice for any weeknight dinner.
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PENNE WITH PANCETTA AND MUSHROOMS
I threw this dish of penne pasta, pancetta bacon, and mushrooms together one afternoon for lunch.
Provided by jojobeanzsis
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and set aside. Meanwhile, cook pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat until browned but not crispy, about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
- Pour pancetta grease out of the skillet, and add butter. Increase heat to medium-high and stir in sliced mushrooms. Cook and stir until the mushrooms have softened and released their liquid. Add the minced garlic, and cook 2 more minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, then stir in cream and Italian seasoning. Simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- To serve, toss the cooked penne with the sauce, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.2 calories, Carbohydrate 66.2 g, Cholesterol 68.2 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 299.3 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
PENNE WITH PANCETTA, SAGE, AND MUSHROOMS
Categories Mushroom Pasta Pork Father's Day Dinner Ham Fall Family Reunion Sage Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring broth and wine to a boil in a medium heavy saucepan over medium-high heat and cook until reduced to 1 cup, 15-18 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; season with salt and pepper. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to a plate. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and pancetta to same skillet. Sauté until pancetta begins to brown, about 10 minutes. Add wine reduction, butter, and herbs; simmer until liquid thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Stir in mushrooms. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until almost tender but still firm to the bite. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
- Stir pasta and 1/2 cup cheese into mushroom mixture. Stir over medium-high heat, adding water by tablespoonfuls if dry, until pasta is al dente and sauce thickens and clings to pasta, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over.
PENNE WITH PANCETTA, SAGE, AND MUSHROOMS
This recipe originates from "Geranio" in Alexandria, VA. It is very important to use a high quality beef stock to get the richness in the dish.
Provided by breezermom
Categories Penne
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring the broth and wine to a boil in a medium heavy saucepan over medium-high heat and cook until reduced to 1 cup, 15 to 18 minutes.
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; season with salt and pepper. Saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mushrooms to a plate.
- Add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil to the skillet. Add the pancetta and saute until the pancetta begins to brown, about 10 minutes. Add the wine reduction, butter, and herbs. Simmer until the liquid thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms. Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until almost tender but still firm to the bite. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
- Stir the pasta and 1/2 cup cheese into the mushroom mixture. Stir over medium-high heat, adding water by tablespoonfuls if dry, until pasta is aldente and the sauce thickens and clings to the pasta, about 5 minutes.Taste, and if necessary, add salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a large bowl and sprinkle 1/2 cup of cheese over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.4, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 45.2, Sodium 265.9, Carbohydrate 61.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 18.4
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of olive oil and butter to cook the pancetta and mushrooms.
- If you don't have pancetta, you can substitute bacon or prosciutto. Just be sure to cook it until it's crispy.
- For a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the pancetta and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- To make this dish ahead of time, cook the pasta and sauce according to the recipe instructions. Then, let it cool completely and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the sauce and pasta over medium heat until warmed through.
- Serve this dish with a side of crusty bread or a green salad.
Conclusion:
This penne with pancetta, sage, and mushrooms is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's sure to please the whole family. The combination of salty pancetta, earthy mushrooms, and aromatic sage is simply irresistible. And the best part is that it can be on the table in under 30 minutes!
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