Double Mushroom and Marsala Cream Fettuccine

By sandiB2010

Ingredients

• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms (a generous handful)
• Salt and pepper
• 1 pound fettuccine pasta
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• 1 pound cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh sage or 2 teaspoons dried sage
• 1/2 cup marsala wine
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (eyeball it)
• 1 cup grated pecorino-romano cheese, plus more to pass around the table

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1.
In a medium saucepan, combine the chicken stock and porcinis and let steep over low heat.

2.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain.

3.
While the pasta is working, in a large skillet, heat the EVOO, 4 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add the creminis and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 8 minutes; season with salt, pepper and the sage. Stir in the marsala and cook for 1 minute.

4.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the porcinis. Strain the chicken stock and reserve 2 cups. Finely chop the porcinis and add to the cremini mixture; stir in the reserved chicken stock. Stir in the cream and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes. Add the pasta and cheese and toss.