Jul 14 2026
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Pappardelle Porcini Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Pappardelle pasta with porcini mushrooms, sausage, and parmigiano cream.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Method

Pasta Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Pappardelle

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pappardelle pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.

Sauce Preparation

  1. 2

    Rehydrate the Porcini Mushrooms

    Place the dried porcini mushrooms in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them sit for about 20 minutes until softened. Drain, reserving the liquid, and chop the mushrooms finely.

  2. 3

    Cook the Sausage

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 4

    Add Garlic and Mushrooms

    Add the minced garlic and chopped porcini mushrooms to the skillet with the sausage. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.

  4. 5

    Make the Cream Sauce

    Pour in the heavy cream and a splash of the reserved porcini soaking liquid. Stir to combine and let it simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.

  5. 6

    Finish the Sauce

    Stir in the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Combine and Serve

  1. 7

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the cooked pappardelle to the sauce in the skillet. Toss to coat the pasta evenly, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve your desired sauce consistency.

  2. 8

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmigiano-Reggiano if desired.

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