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Jul 30 2026

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PENNE AL FUNGHI Recipe

Name: The Original Vinnie's Neighborhood Italians PENNE AL FUNGHI Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 300 g Penne pasta; 200 g Wild mushrooms (e.g., chanterelles, porcini, or a mix); 2 to taste Shallots, finely chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 100 ml Sherry; 200 ml Heavy cream; 2 tbs Olive oil; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper, freshly ground; 2 tbs Fresh parsley, chopped; 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated

Inspired by The Original Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian

Time30m

Serves4

Penne al Funghi is a creamy Italian pasta dish featuring penne pasta and a variety of wild mushrooms. The dish is characterized by its rich and earthy flavors from the mushrooms combined with a velvety cream sauce, which differs from simpler pasta preparations by adding depth and richness. Here's how to prepare it at home.

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Ingredients

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Penne Al Funghi Ingredients

10.6 oz (300 g) Penne pasta

7.05 oz (200 g) Wild mushrooms (e.g., chanterelles, porcini, or a mix)

2 to taste Shallots, finely chopped

2 cloves Garlic, minced

0.42 cup (100 ml) Sherry

7/8 cup (200 ml) Heavy cream

2 tbs olive oil

to taste Celtic sea salt

to taste Black pepper, freshly ground

2 tbs Fresh parsley, chopped

1 3/4 oz (50 g) Parmesan cheese, grated

Method

Penne Al Funghi Directions

Cook the Pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Sauté the Vegetables

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic, sautéing until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Cook the Mushrooms

Add the wild mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they are tender and have released their moisture, about 5-7 minutes.

Add Sherry

Pour in the sherry and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes, allowing the alcohol to evaporate and the flavors to concentrate.

Make the Cream Sauce

Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for another 3-5 minutes until it thickens slightly.

Combine with Pasta

Add the cooked penne to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.

Serve

Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

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