Recipe: 007’s Pasta Recipe

Are you a fan of 007, James Bond? We have a fantastic recipe for you.  Chef Jill Aker-Ray brings you a Pierce Brosnan’s wild mushroom pasta on QC Life. This could be the dinner inspiration you have been looking for.  You might have some of the items in your cupboard – pasta, wine, dried mushrooms and more. Try it out!

Ingredients

• 1 lb. penne pasta

• 4 fresh porcini mushrooms ( or dried and reconstituted in hot water or Marsala)

• 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 clove garlic

• 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley leaves

• salt and pepper

• 1/2 c. dry white wine

• 1 c. drained diced tomatoes in juice

• 2 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

• In large covered saucepot of salted boiling water, cook penne as label directs.

• If using dried porcini, soak in 1/2 cup warm water 10 minutes; drain well and coarsely chop. Set aside.

• Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add sliced fresh mushrooms, garlic, parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; cook 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender, stirring. Stir in dried porcini, if using.

• Add wine; cook 1 minute or until wine evaporates. Add tomatoes; cook 4 minutes longer.

• Drain penne; add to sauce in skillet along with grated Parmesan. Reduce heat to low; cook 2 minutes, stirring. Serve with additional Parmesan.