Pasta and Mushrooms with Parmesan Crumb Topping

Pasta and Mushrooms with Parmesan Crumb Topping
Pastan and Mushrooms with Parmesan Crumb Topping might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 40% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains approximately 31g of protein, 24g of fat, and a total of 775 calories. A mixture of porcini mushrooms, olive oil, garlic cloves, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. To use up the bread crumbs you could follow this main course with the Chocolate Banana Bread as a dessert.

Instructions

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Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F. Butter a 13- by 9-inch or other 3-quart glass or ceramic baking dish.
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Soak porcini in boiling-hot water in a bowl until softened, about 20 minutes.
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Spread out crumbs in a shallow baking pan and bake, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 6 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a rack, then toss with garlic, parsley, olive oil, pepper, and 1/2 cup cheese.
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Drain porcini in a paper-towel-lined sieve set over a bowl and reserve soaking liquid, then rinse porcini to remove any grit. Pat dry and finely chop.
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Heat butter and extra-virgin olive oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then sauté onion and garlic, stirring, until onion is golden, about 8 minutes.
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Add cremini mushrooms, oregano, salt, and pepper and sauté, stirring occasionally, until liquid mushrooms give off is evaporated and mushrooms are browned, about 10 minutes.
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Stir in chopped porcini, reserved soaking liquid, and broth and simmer 1 minute.
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Meanwhile, cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, until al dente.
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Drain in a colander, then transfer to baking dish and stir in mushroom mixture and remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
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Sprinkle bread topping evenly over pasta and bake, uncovered, until crumbs are golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
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• Bread-crumb topping can be made 1 day ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In25 hrs
Servings4
Health Score44
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