Penne alia Boscaiola MA

By

Michael anthoney
Penne with pancetta & musrooms

  • 4

Ingredients

  • 1 Ib penne
  • 3 Tbsp grapeseed oil for sauteing
  • 1/2 cup pancetta or prosciutto, small dice (for pancetta freeze and then dice)
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 cups sliced mixed mushrooms, shitake and white button or a medley
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup white wine for deglazing
  • 1/2 cup sweet peas (could use asparagus and/or cherry tomatoes)
  • 3 cups Alta Cucina tomato sauce (see below)
  • 1-1/2 cups heavy cream (can substitute marscapone for cream)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Parmigiano cheese to taste
  • 3 Tbsp basil chiffonade

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the penne in boiling salted water as directed on package.
In a large saute pan, heat 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil over medium
high heat. Saute the pancetta until lightly golden. Add mushrooms and saute about a minute then add garlic, saute for about 1 minute. Deglaze pan with white wine. Add the tomato sauce, heavy cream (or marscapone)and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. When sauce is nappe, add the cooked pasta, toss in peas and a pinch of grated Parmigiano and toss thoroughly to coat all pasta. Add basil, toss again and served.

Can also us e asparagus and/or arugula

Also any pasta works