Jul 09 2026

Fusilli Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

mushroom, cream, thyme, market greens, radicchio, white wine vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Pasta & Mushroom Sauce

Method

Pasta & Mushroom Sauce

  1. 1

    Boil Pasta

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fusilli and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup (120 ml) of the pasta cooking water, then drain.

  2. 2

    Sauté Mushrooms

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add mushrooms and thyme and cook until they release moisture and begin to brown, about 5–7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Make Sauce

    Deglaze with white wine and simmer until reduced by half. Stir in heavy cream and simmer until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Combine with Pasta

    Add drained fusilli to the sauce, tossing to coat. If the sauce is too thick, loosen with reserved pasta water a little at a time until creamy and clingy.

  5. 5

    Wilt Greens (optional)

    If desired, add the greens to the sauce and cook for 1–2 minutes to wilt slightly.

Greens & Vinaigrette

  1. 6

    Make Vinaigrette

    Whisk white wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.

  2. 7

    Dress Greens

    In a large bowl, toss market greens and radicchio with the vinaigrette until lightly coated. Season to taste.

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