Chanterelle Pasta
Byedamame2003
Test Kitchen-Approved
Photo by edamame2003
- Serves
- 2
This is a dish that was once a romantic pasta course at a restaurant named Chanterelle and has now become a family favorite. It can be a little rich, so I sometimes add stock to the cream. - edamame2003
Ingredients
- 1 pound chanterelle mushroom
- 1/4 cup pancetta or bacon (diced)
- 1 shallot, chopped (about 1/3 cup)
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1 cup green peas
- 1/2 pound dry farfalle pasta
- shaved pecorino cheese to garnish
- salt and pepper to taste
- stock (optional)
Featured Video
This delightful recipe illustrates perfectly how a few well-chosen ingredients, thoughtfully prepared, can come together easily with great results. I could not find fresh chanterelles, but had some excellent dried ones, which I used instead. Their gentle, earthy nature perfectly complements the bacon and shallots. The cream gives the dish a touch of richness, while the bright green peas make it rather pretty. Instead of broth, I used some of the mushroom’s soaking liquid, which I reduced with the shallots and mushrooms just before adding the bacon and cream. Mr. T’s comment says it all: “Very nice lunch!” - AntoniaJames
Directions
- Step 1
lightly brown the pancetta and drain off the oil.
- Step 2
boil the pasta until al dente.
- Step 3
slice the chanterelle into thin bite-size slices and add to the pancetta, along with the shallots. let the chanterelle juices release.
- Step 4
Add cream. let the cream reduce to about half. You can add a bit of stock here to thin out the sauce.
- Step 5
Add cooked peas and turn off the heat.
- Step 6
toss the farfalle with butter; and place on two plates. Add the chanterelle sauce on top.
- Step 7
top with pecorino, salt and pepper to taste.