WILD MUSHROOM AND PASTA GRATIN

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Categories     Mushroom     Bake     Vegetarian

Yield Serves 4 as a main course, 6 to 8 as a side dish.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 ounces dried mushrooms (porcini, morels, etc.)
Fresh wild mushrooms can be used in place of the dried, if available. Domestic (button) mushrooms don't have enough flavor to carry the dish but other varieties (morels, shitakes, portabellos) would work if cut into small pieces and sauteed. You will need about a cup of mushroom pieces.
3 tablespoons sweet butter
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup flavorful chicken stock
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
salt and pepper
dash of nutmeg
2 cloves finely chopped garlic
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 pound green fettucine noodles (regular fettucine can be used if green is not available)cooked al dente
1/3 - 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cover the dried mushrooms with boiling water and let soak until soft, about 20 minutes. Carefully drain, saving the liquid, and making sure no grit is in the saved liquid. If using fresh mushrooms, cut into small pieces. To make the sauce: melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium size saucepan, stir in the flour and blend. Cook for 2 minutes over low heat, stirring so it doesn't burn. Whisk in the stock and the cream and 2 to 3 tablespoons of the reserved mushroom liquid. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste. Simmer on very low heat (or in a double boiler) for an hour or so, stirring occasionally. Cut the mushrooms into small pieces, making sure no dirt is attached to them. Saute in the butter in a large saute pan for 3 minutes over medium heat. Add the garlic and parsley, saute for 5 minutes. Add the sauce and the fettuccine. Season with salt and pepper. Put fettuccine mixture into a buttered gratin dish. Cover with the parmesan cheese and bake at 400 for 15 - 20 minutes, until the top is crusty and golden.

Meya Simpson
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Timothy Barnes
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This is one of my favorite recipes. I make it all the time.


Matt Mastro
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I made this recipe for my dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


LaTonja Sharpe-Shaw
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This dish is so comforting and satisfying.


Md Rakib Islam
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I love the crispy cheese topping on this gratin.


Suvaan Changur
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This recipe is perfect for a potluck. It's easy to make and can be served hot or cold.


Jake Pearce
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I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the chicken from this recipe. It was still very good.


Nabila Nuha
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I'm allergic to mushrooms, so I substituted them with zucchini. It turned out great!


Lenka Cicmilovic
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The pasta was overcooked, but the mushrooms were delicious.


Uwumukiza Patrick
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices to give it more flavor.


Rehana Hameed
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The gratin was a little too cheesy for my taste, but overall it was a good dish.


Sechele Bruce
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This dish is so rich and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Eleen Shuman
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it.


Sekum Maxwell
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight dinner. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very affordable.


Joel Samkange
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cheese and pasta were cooked perfectly.


Vusi Cebo
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Abdul Basit Ghulam Sabir
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This wild mushroom and pasta gratin was a hit with my family! The combination of mushrooms, pasta, and cheese was perfect, and the gratin was cooked to perfection.