PASTA WITH WILD MUSHROOM SAUCE

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A sauce made from mushrooms,Madeira wine, and chicken stock is thickened in a wok, then combined with pasta and fresh baby spinach.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 shallot, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 pounds wild mushrooms, cleaned
1 teaspoon picked fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon Madeira wine
1 cup homemade chicken stock, or low-sodium canned, skimmed of fat
8 ounces whole-wheat tagliatelle pasta
6 ounces baby spinach

Steps:

  • Place the porcini mushrooms in a small bowl, add 3/4 cup boiling water, and let sit 30 minutes. Strain; coarsely chop mushrooms; set aside. Pour liquid through a coffee filter to strain; set aside.
  • Place the wok over high heat; add olive oil. When hot, add shallot and garlic; saute 1 minute. Add the reserved porcini mushrooms, wild mushrooms, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring continuously, until softened and lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Add Madeira wine, reserved porcini soaking liquid, and chicken stock; cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta; cook until al dente. Drain; add to mushroom sauce with spinach. Stir until combined and spinach is wilted. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 11 g, Sodium 744 g

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