Eugenias Funghi Al Forno Recipes

EUGENIA'S FUNGHI AL FORNO

Steps:

• Mix first three ingredients together in a small bowl.
• Clean mushrooms (DO NOT WASH- BRUSH ANY RESIDUE OFF), and be sure to cut off any thick stems.
• In another bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar and salt until well blended.
• Toss mushrooms in vinaigrette to lightly coat.
• Transfer coated mushrooms to a baking sheet, being certain to spread into one layer, stem side down.
• Sprinkle mushrooms with parsley mixture.
• Top with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
• Bake in 400 degree oven for 10 minutes, or until just tender.
• If using portabello mushrooms, bake in 375 degree oven for 15 minutes.
• Plate up and be sure to serve with juices for mopping up.

SPAGHETTI AI FUNGHI (SPAGHETTI WITH MUSHROOMS, GARLIC AND PARSLEY)

Steps:

• Bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil in an 8-quart pot over high heat. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Scatter the garlic over the oil and cook, shaking the pan, until golden, about 2 minutes. Add as many of the mushrooms as will fit comfortably into the skillet. Season lightly with salt and pepper and toss in the sage. Add the remaining mushrooms as the mushrooms in the skillet wilt and make room. Cook, stirring and tossing frequently until the mushrooms are sizzling and brown, about 10 minutes. (If the mushrooms have given off a lot of water during cooking, you'll have to wait for that liquid to boil off before the mushrooms begin to brown.) Stir the spaghetti into the boiling water. Return to a boil, stirring frequently. Cook the pasta, semi-covered, stirring occasionally, until done, about 8 minutes. Add the stock to the browned mushrooms, bring to a boil and lower the heat so the sauce is at a lively simmer. Cook until the liquid is reduced by about half, about 5 minutes. If the skillet is large enough to accommodate the sauce and pasta, fish the pasta out of the boiling water with a large wire skimmer and drop it directly into the sauce in the skillet. If not, drain the pasta, return it to the pot and pour in the sauce. Toss in the parsley, bring the sauce and pasta to a boil, stirring gently to coat the pasta with sauce. Check the seasoning, adding salt and pepper if necessary. Remove the pot from the heat, stir in the cheese and serve immediately in warm bowls.

FETTUCCINI AL FUNGI

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, saute mushrooms and garlic in olive oil over low heat until tender. Mix in pesto mix, milk, and cream cheese; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat, and simmer while stirring until cream cheese has melted and mixture has thickened.
• Drain pasta. Pour sauce over noodles, and toss to coat. Serve.