Porcini and Pork Mince Pasta
Let's dive right in. Picture a mouth-watering dish of porcini and pork mince pasta, crafted with just a few, yet truly delectable ingredients.
What truly elevates this dish are the porcini mushrooms. Also known as "king bolete" or "cep," these are a culinary treasure highly prized for their rich, earthy flavour and meaty texture. These wild mushrooms are typically found in deciduous and coniferous forests, often growing near the roots of certain trees like oak, pine, and spruce. Appearance-wise, porcini mushrooms have a distinct look with their large, thick stems and broad, brown caps. The caps can range from light brown to a deep, dark brown, and are often smooth to the touch. The stems are stout and white, with a spongy texture underneath the cap.
Nutritionally, porcini mushrooms are a good source of protein, dietary fibre, and a variety of vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins, potassium, and selenium. They are also low in calories and fat, making them a healthy addition to many dishes. Because of their robust flavour and versatility, porcini mushrooms are a favourite among chefs and home cooks alike.
Once they are sliced and added to the pan, they meld into the pork mixture, creating a tantalising aroma. After a good ten minutes of cooking and some stirring here and there, the flavours start to harmonise perfectly.
Now, for the base, my favourite trofie pasta, cooked in salted water to an al-dente perfection, is introduced into the meat and porcini mushroom medley. Allow a final minute of cooking for the pasta to soak up all those scrumptious flavours. Season with a touch of salt and pepper and there you have it - a savoury, hearty pasta dish that's bound to impress.
Saute finely diced onions over olive oil in a pan for a few minutes.
Once translucent, add pork mince, chopped rosemary and thyme. Cook for 2 minutes over medium heat, then add sliced porcini mushrooms.
Cook for 10 minutes, season with salt and pepper and stir occasionally.
Cook trofie pasta in salted water until al-dente and add it into the porcini and minced meat. Then cook for a minute for the pasta to absorb the flavours.
Porcini and Pork Meat Pasta
Ingredients
Instructions
- Saute finely diced onions over olive oil in a pan for a few minutes.
- Once translucent, add pork mince, chopped rosemary and thyme. Cook for 2 minutes over medium heat, then add sliced porcini mushrooms.
- Cook for 10 minutes, season with salt and pepper and stir occasionally.
- Cook trofie pasta in salted water until al-dente and add it into the porcini and minced meat. Then cook for a minute for the pasta to absorb the flavours.
