Penne with Porcini Mushrooms and Peas

Penne with mushrooms and peas

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 […]

Mushroom, Sausage and Sage Risotto Recipe

Mushroom, sausage and sage risotto

With rich porcini mushroom and flavourful Italian sausage, this risotto makes a delicious and filling meal Recipe and photo © Mario Matassa Mushroom, sausage and sage risotto | Risotto funghi, salsiccia e salvia ➤ SERVES: 4 ➤ PREPARATION: 20 minutes ➤ COOKING: 15 minutes Ingredients: 50g dried porcini mushrooms olive oil handful of fresh sage leaves 160g Italian […]

Mixed Wild Mushroom Soup Recipe

Mixed Wild Mushroom Soup

Made with a mix of foraged and local ingredients, Mario Matassa’s wild mushroom soup recipe is a rich, down-to-earth meal to savour with crusty Italian bread Words, recipe and photo © Mario Matassa Mushrooms in Italy are never just a side dish: they’re an event. Wild mushrooms come in many guises, each with its own […]

Mini mushroom quiche (sformatini di funghi)

Mini mushroom quiche (sformatini di funghi)

Sformatino is Italy’s simple and stress-free answer to the soufflé, so try your hand at making this mini mushroom quiche recipe for a real crowd-pleaser. Mini Mushroom Quiche | Sformatini di Funghi ➤ SERVES: 6 ➤ PREPARATION: 10 minutes ➤ COOKING: 35 minutes Ingredients: 250g mixed wild mushrooms, wiped with a damp cloth, sliced 4 free-range eggs 250g fresh […]