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Mozzarella Rustica Bucatini with Mushroom Cream Sauce

Break the cycle of recipe boredom and serve this warm, inviting dish featuring our savory Mozzarella Rustica Meatballs. The earthy, smoky fl… View More expand_more

Break the cycle of recipe boredom and serve this warm, inviting dish featuring our savory Mozzarella Rustica Meatballs. The earthy, smoky flavors of the mushrooms combined with liberal amounts of heavy cream and rich black truffle and parmesan cheeses will transport you straight to pasta heaven. 

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Mozzarella Rustica Bucatini with Mushroom Cream Sauce
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Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
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Skill Level:
Beginner
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Servings:
4 Servings

Ingredients


Product ImageMozzarella Rustica Italian Style Meatballs
1 pkg(s)
Carando Mozzarella Rustica meatballs
1 pkg(s)
1 lb.
Bucatini pasta
1 lb.
1 qt.
Heavy cream
1 qt.
2 oz.
Dried porcini mushrooms
2 oz.
1 cup(s)
Frozen peas
1 cup(s)
2 whole
Large shallots, minced
2 whole
3 clove(s)
Garlic, minced
3 clove(s)
1 lb.
Oyster mushrooms, trimmed
1 lb.
1/2 cup(s)
Dry white wine
1/2 cup(s)
1/4 cup(s)
Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup(s)
1/2 lb.
Black truffle cheese, shaved
1/2 lb.
1 whole
Bunch fresh tarragon, minced
1 whole
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste

Directions


  1. Cook the meatballs according to package instructions, and reserve. Bring a large pasta pot of salted water to a boil.

  2. Trim the oyster mushroom stems, and place in a sauce pot with the porcini and cream. Bring the cream mixture to boil, and reduce to a simmer, allowing to cook 15 minutes.

  3. Strain the cream through a fine mesh strainer, reserve. Cook the bucatini according to package instructions, drain, rinse with cold water, and reserve.

  4. Heat a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Add olive oil, then the mushrooms and sauté until just cooked. Add the garlic and shallots and cook until just beginning to brown.

  5. Deglaze the pan with white wine and reduce until the pan is mostly dry. Add the cream and parmesan cheese and boil until just thickened. Add the peas, meatballs, and bucatini, tossing to combine.

  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste, transfer to bowls, and garnish with the truffle cheese and tarragon.

Life is Delicious. Savor It.

Ingredients


1 pkg(s)
Carando Mozzarella Rustica meatballs
1 pkg(s)
1 lb.
Bucatini pasta
1 lb.
1 qt.
Heavy cream
1 qt.
2 oz.
Dried porcini mushrooms
2 oz.
1 cup(s)
Frozen peas
1 cup(s)
2 whole
Large shallots, minced
2 whole
3 clove(s)
Garlic, minced
3 clove(s)
1 lb.
Oyster mushrooms, trimmed
1 lb.
1/2 cup(s)
Dry white wine
1/2 cup(s)
1/4 cup(s)
Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup(s)
1/2 lb.
Black truffle cheese, shaved
1/2 lb.
1 whole
Bunch fresh tarragon, minced
1 whole
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste

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