Creamy Pine Mushroom Sauce

This delightful creamy pine mushroom sauce is a savory addition that brings an Italian flair to any pasta dish. Whether it's spaghetti, tagliatelle, or even gnocchi, this sauce is easy to make and perfect for a quick yet sophisticated meal. Infusing deep flavors from rehydrated pine mushrooms, this dish is a culinary celebration to be enjoyed with family or friends.

Ingredients

🍄 1.5 - 2 cups pine mushrooms rehydrated
🧅 1 medium onion finely chopped
🫑 1/2 green bell pepper finely chopped or red bell pepper
🧄 1 clove garlic finely chopped
🍃 1 bay leaf
🌶️ Freshly ground black pepper to taste
🧂 ~1 tablespoon salt to taste
🥛 400g Ilolay Crema Doble / Ilolay Cremoso 2 x 200g containers
🫒 1-2 tablespoons oil for sautéing
🌽 1 tablespoon Maizena cornstarch diluted in water
🍝 200-250g dry spaghetti or your choice of pasta

Instructions

1- Prepare the Ingredients:

• Rehydrate the pine mushrooms in a liquid of your choice: red wine for depth, water, or tea for neutrality. Rinse well and chop finely.
• Finely chop the onion, bell pepper, and garlic.

2- Sauté Aromatics:

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, add oil and let it warm up.
• Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until they become soft and lightly golden.
• Add the bay leaf and sauté for an additional minute to infuse flavor.

3- Cook the Pasta:

• Meanwhile, in a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook your pasta of choice until al dente, about 8-12 minutes.

4- Prepare the Sauce:

• Add the rehydrated, chopped pine mushrooms to the saucepan with aromatics. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
• Pour in the Ilolay cream containers and stir until well combined.
• Season with freshly ground black pepper and salt.

5- Thicken the Sauce (Optional):

• If a thicker consistency is desired, stir in the diluted Maizena cornstarch slowly while the sauce simmers. Ensure to mix continuously to avoid lumps. Avoid overheating as this could cause the cream to separate.

6- Serve:

• Drain the cooked pasta and serve in a deep bowl or plate.
• Layer the creamy sauce generously over the pasta before serving.

Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 2-3
Calories: 450
Protein: 8g
Fats: 25g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Equipment: Chef's knife and cleaver, Wooden round cutting board, Stainless steel saucepan with handle, Silicone spatula (blue), Stainless steel tongs, White deep serving bowl, Wooden pepper mill, Small measuring spoons

Cooking Tips:

• The choice of liquid for rehydrating mushrooms greatly influences flavor. Opt for red wine if possible to enhance depth and richness.
• Chop all vegetables and mushrooms finely for a smooth, homogeneous sauce.
• Stir continuously when adding cornstarch to ensure smooth thickening without clumping.

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Creamy Pine Mushroom Sauce