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Paccheri with creamy mushrooms

A creamy Italian favorite pasta sauce made with fresh mushrooms, cream and fresh herbs, served on giant paccheri pasta

Servings servings

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

24 oz mushrooms I used a combination of white mushrooms and cremini
1 lb pasta I used paccheri, I found paccheri from Italy in a 1.1 lb package (500 grams). But you may use your favorite pasta
5 sprigs thyme fresh, leaves removed and chopped
6 leaves sage chopped
2 garlic cloves chopped
1/2 cup white wine dry
4 oz cream cheese
1 cup fresh cream I used heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp salt coarse or kosher, for the pasta water
salt and pepper to taste

Gather your ingredients
Fill a large pot with water, season it with the salt and bring to a boil; toss the pasta and stir from time to time, to prevent sticking; cook according to the package directions or for about 15 minutes, at the end of which, you will drain and toss immediately with the sauce.
1 lb pasta, 3 tbsp salt
Meanwhile, preheat a skillet with the butter at gentle heat; chop the garli and toss in the pan.
3 tbsp butter, 2 garlic cloves
Slice the mushrooms pretty thin and add to the skillet; adjust with salt and pepper; cook for about 5 minutes and then add the white wine; allow for the wine to reduce a little.
24 oz mushrooms, 1/2 cup white wine
Chop the herbs and add them to the skillet; stir to combine; add the cream cheese and swirl it around with a spoon to melt completely; finally add the fresh cream and combine it with the mushrooms sauce.
5 sprigs thyme, 6 leaves sage, 4 oz cream cheese, 1 cup fresh cream
Add the pasta to the mushrooms sauce; stir to combine; serve immediately with a generous amount of grated Parmigiano Reggiano DOP (or Parmesan cheese).
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste

Calories: 450kcal

Cost: $$

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Italian

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