Fusilli With Porcini Puttanesca Sauce

FUSILLI WITH PORCINI PUTTANESCA SAUCE

FUSILLI WITH PORCINI PUTTANESCA SAUCE RECIPE:

Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup hot water
  • 1/2 oz. (about 3/4 cup) dried porcini mushrooms
  • 1 (28 oz.) can diced peeled tomatoes in juice
  • 1 1/4 cups finely chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 12 Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons drained capers
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped anchovy fillets
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • 8 oz. fusilli pasta

Instructions:

  1. Combine 1 1/3 cups hot water and porcini in a small bowl. Let stand until porcini are soft, about 25 minutes.
  2. Strain porcini, reserving liquid; discard sandy residue. Coarsely chop porcini.
  3. Drain tomatoes, reserving juice. Bring juice to a boil in a large saucepan.
  4. Add onion and garlic. Reduce heat and simmer until onion is tender.
  5. Add porcini, porcini liquid, tomatoes, olives, tomato paste, capers, anchovies, oregano, basil, and dried crushed red pepper.
  6. Partially cover the pot and simmer sauce until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, but still firm to bite. Drain pasta and return to pot.
  8. Add sauce to the pasta. Toss to blend.
  9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Serves: 4

Per Serving Nutritional Information:

  • Calories: 331
  • Fat: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

Category: Main Dish, Pasta

Summary: This Fusilli with Porcini Puttanesca Sauce combines the rich flavors of porcini mushrooms, olives, capers, and anchovies in a savory tomato-based sauce. Tossed with fusilli pasta, it’s a delicious and satisfying meal.

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