Whole wheat pasta with porcini mushrooms and grana is exquisite.
I used frozen porcini mushrooms, just a handful is enough.
Since they are already cleaned and ready to use, and should be used while still frozen, preparation times are really reduced.
I finished with a handful of grana flakes.
You can finish with a grated aged cheese [like grana or parmesan] or in flakes, in small amounts to add flavor or use the full amount according to your dietary plan to transform the whole wheat pasta with porcini mushrooms into a one-dish meal that encompasses the characteristics of a balanced meal in a single course.
Light but very, very tasty!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 servings
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 5 and 2/3 oz whole wheat macaroni
- 1/2 shallot
- 1 pinch garlic powder
- 1 shot glass white wine
- 2 and 3/4 oz porcini mushrooms (frozen)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch mixed peppercorns (with grinder)
- to taste parsley (chopped)
- 1 drizzle extra virgin olive oil (raw)
- to taste grana padano (in flakes)
Preparation
Peel the shallot, remove the ends, and slice it into rings.
In a hot pan, brown a sprinkle of garlic powder.
Add the shallot and let it soften for a few seconds.
Deglaze with a shot glass of white wine.Pour the frozen porcini mushrooms into the pan, stir, and sauté over high heat until fully defrosted, just a few minutes.
Add salt and grind the pepper with the heat off, then mix.
Cook the pasta, rinse it under running water, and drain.
Meanwhile, heat the mushrooms.
Add the pasta to the pan with the mushrooms and mix.
With the heat off, add parsley and a drizzle of raw olive oil and mix.
Plate.
Distribute the grana in flakes.Your whole wheat pasta with porcini mushrooms and grana is ready.
Enjoy your meal!
I used a locally produced artisanal pasta, but any format will do, preferably whole wheat and bronze-cut, so the surface can nicely soak up the succulent sauce.
Also try:
• pappardelle with porcini mushrooms;
• tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms.
Notes
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Remember:
• start the meal with a generous portion of vegetables [raw or cooked];
• a balanced meal should contain all nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats & fibers;
• always prepare it respecting the proportions and combinations indicated in your dietary plan.
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