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Pasta and Mushrooms with Parmesan Crumb Topping

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Pasta and Mushrooms with Parmesan Crumb Topping

Pasta and Mushrooms with Parmesan Crumb Topping

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Equipment

  • - Pasta Roller: A device to roll out and flatten pasta dough into sheets or desired thickness.

  • - Chef's Knife: An all-purpose kitchen knife, ideal for chopping vegetables and slicing.

  • - Mushroom Basket: A kitchen tool used to clean mushrooms by removing dirt and debris.

  • - Colander: A kitchen utensil with holes used for straining pasta or washing vegetables.

  • - Cheese Grater: Used to grate cheeses, such as Parmesan for the crumb topping.

  • - Spatula: Used for flipping and stirring foods during cooking, such as when sautéing mushrooms.

  • - Mandoline Slicer: Used to thinly slice vegetables and fruits with precision.

  • - Pizza Paddle (or Peel): Used for transferring the cooked pasta dish onto plates.

  • - Digital Kitchen Scale: Used for precise measurement of ingredients, such as pasta and cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 ounce dried porcini mushrooms (about 1/2 cup)

  • 1/2 cup boiling-hot water

  • 2 3/4 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs (from an Italian or French loaf)

  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

  • 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 2 ounces finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 cup)

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

  • 1 1/4 pounds fresh cremini mushrooms, trimmed and quartered

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

  • 1/2 pound campanelle or gemelli pasta

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

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.
2

Instruction 2

Soak porcini in boiling-hot water in a bowl until softened, about 20 minutes.
3

Instruction 3

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.
4

Instruction 4

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.
5

Instruction 5

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. 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.
6

Instruction 6

Stir in chopped porcini, reserved soaking liquid, and broth and simmer 1 minute.
7

Instruction 7

Meanwhile, cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, until al dente. Drain in a colander, then transfer to baking dish and stir in mushroom mixture and remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
8

Instruction 8

Sprinkle bread topping evenly over pasta and bake, uncovered, until crumbs are golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
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