How to Make Orecchiette Mushroom Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly comforting about a warm bowl of pasta, especially when it's paired with earthy and savory mushrooms. One of the best ways to enjoy this delicious combination is with a plate of Orecchiette Mushroom Pasta. This classic Italian dish brings together tender orecchiette pasta with a rich and flavorful mushroom sauce that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Orecchiette, which translates to "little ears" in Italian, is a small, round pasta t...

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Ingredients

  • ½ (16 ounce) package orecchiette pasta
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 medium white onion, finely chopped
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage, cut into thin strips
  • ½ cup vermouth
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in orecchiette and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Reserve 2/3 cup pasta water prior to draining pasta.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter, olive oil, and a pinch of salt in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until soft but not brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter and mushrooms; cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes more. Add garlic and sage and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Pour in vermouth; bring to a boil, then reduce to heat to low. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Mix in cooked pasta and reserved pasta water. Toss pasta to coat well. Season with salt and pepper. Top with parsley and serve.
  • Nutrition

    478 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 272mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 98mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 452mg