Creamy pasta with mushrooms and sausage
A dish rooted in Italian tradition, pasta with mushrooms and sausage is a comfort food that takes us back to the authentic flavors of Italian cuisine. Simple to prepare, but with an intense and enveloping taste, it is the perfect dish for a dinner with family or friends. To make it at home you can choose the type of pasta you prefer: from classic long formats such as tagliatelle or pappardelle, to shorter formats such as rigatoni or penne. Follow our step by step recipe below if you are in the mood for this creamy fall meal, pasta with mushrooms and sausage will definitely do the trick!
Ingredients
Materials
- Knife
- cutting board
- Frying pan
- Pan
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Preparation
First clean the mushrooms: cut off the earthy part of the stem and wipe them with a damp cloth. Then cut them into thin slices lengthwise.
Remove the casing from the sausage and cut the recovered meat into pieces. Brown the garlic in a pan with olive oil, then add the sausage meat.
Brown the sausage over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, then deglaze with white wine.
When the wine has evaporated almost completely, add the mushrooms and a half glass of hot water. Then continue cooking over medium heat for about 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted water.
When the mushroom and sausage sauce is ready, remove the garlic clove and add the cream. Stir for a few minutes for it to flavor, then sprinkle with black pepper and stir again.
Drain the pasta al dente in the pan with the sauce (always keep some of the cooking water aside) and add the grated Parmesan cheese.
Saute the pasta until it reaches a creamy consistency (add cooking water if necessary).
Plate and decorate with fresh chopped parsley. Creamy pasta with mushrooms and sausage is ready!
Observations
Can I store pasta with mushrooms and sausage?
1 day in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Heat it in a pan by adding a little hot water.
What size of pasta to use?
Both short and long pasta can be used for this recipe: tagliatelle, spaghetti, penne rigate, rigatoni, rigatoni.
What can I use instead of sausage?
This recipe can also be prepared with bacon or ground pork.
What can I use instead of cream?
To make pasta with mushrooms and sausage creamy, you can also use cream cheese. For two people 2 Tbsp will do: add it when it is in the pan add a little cooking water and stir until you have a creamy pasta.
What mushrooms to use for the pasta?
You can use either fresh or dried mushrooms. You can also use a mix of mushrooms.
Can I prepare the sauce in advance?
Yes. You can prepare the mushroom and sausage sauce in advance and store it in the refrigerator (maximum 1 day in an airtight container) before using it to season the pasta.
