This simple and satisfying penne and mushroom dish is the perfect solution for a tasty midweek meal. Try it tonight!
In Italy, porcini mushrooms reign supreme, but this pasta dish can also be made with other varieties, depending on what you have on hand (skip the soaking step if using fresh rather than dried).
Penne with Mushrooms and Peas | Pasta con funghi e piselli
➤ SERVES: 2
➤ PREPARATION: 20 minutes
➤ COOKING: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 160g penne pasta
- 30g dried porcini mushrooms
- 100g peas
- 200ml tomato passata
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Grated parmesan, to serve
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method:
- Rinse the dried porcini quickly under some cold running water to remove the grit, then place them in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Leave to soak for 5 minutes.
- Remove the mushrooms from the water and chop roughly. Do not discard the water. Place the oil in a frying pan and once hot, add the mushrooms. Sauté for a few minutes.
- Strain the water that the mushrooms were soaking in to get rid of any grit, and add this to the pan together with the passata. Leave to simmer for 10 minutes. If the mixture looks like it is getting too dry, add a little extra water.
- While the mushrooms are cooking, bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil, add the penne and cook according to packet instructions until al dente. Just before the pasta is ready, add the peas to the mushrooms and stir them together. Drain the pasta, then add it to the mushroom sauce, stirring everything together well. Serve with a scattering of Parmesan to taste.
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Recipe by Mario Matassa