Mushroom Rigatoni Recipe

Cooking Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Porcini Butter

   Soak the dried porcini mushrooms in hot water for 20 minutes. After soaking, drain and finely chop the mushrooms. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the chopped porcini and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.

2. 2

   Roast the Oyster Mushrooms

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the oyster mushrooms with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and crispy.

3. 3

   Cook the Rigatoni

   In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.

4. 4

   Combine the Ingredients

   In the same pot used for the pasta, return the rigatoni and add the porcini butter, roasted oyster mushrooms, chopped parsley, red chili flakes, and a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss everything together, adding more pasta water as needed to create a sauce.

5. 5

   Serve

   Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley and chili flakes if desired.