Orecchiette Pasta With Wild Mushroom Cream Sauce- Emeril Lagasse

Orecchiette Pasta With Wild Mushroom Cream Sauce- Emeril Lagasse


1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente.

2. Drain pasta and return to the pot.

3. Cover to keep warm.

4. If you are re-constituting dried mushrooms, boil slightly in a separate pot or pan until they have absorbed enough water to make them tender.

5. If you are re-constituting dried mushrooms, add the fresh mushrooms to them for about 1 minute to allow them to absorb some of the wild mushroom flavor.

6. In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.

7. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until soft, 3 to 4 minutes.

8. Add the shallots, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

9. Add the cream.

10. Increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil.

11. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.

12. Add the Parmesan and adjust the seasoning, to taste.

13. Add the pasta, stir to coat with the sauce, and cook until the pasta is heated through, 1 minute.

14. Remove from the heat and divide equaly among serving bowls or plates.

15. Sprinkle each serving with chives and serve immediately.

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