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Ingredients
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- 2 cups short pasta
- 2 cups dried Morel mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream, divided (½ cup + ½ cup)
- Fresh thyme, for garnish
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Brush and soak the morel mushrooms in salted water to clean them.
- Cook the short pasta according to package directions and set aside.
- Melt butter in a skillet and sauté shallots and garlic until soft.
- Add cleaned morels and reserved soaking water, cooking until tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh thyme, cooking until slightly thickened.
- Combine pasta with sauce, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
- Serve garnished with thyme and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Clean morels thoroughly to ensure no dirt affects the dish’s flavor.
Using high-quality pasta enhances taste and texture.
Adjust cream to desired creaminess for a lighter sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 80