Categories: Pasta

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms
• 1-1 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1 1/2 lbs. mixed fresh mushrooms, wiped clean, then sliced
• 2 large shallots, chopped
• 4 large garlic cloves, chopped or grated
• 8-10 sage leaves, thinly sliced
• About 2 tbsp. thyme, leaves stripped and chopped
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• Salt and pepper
• 1 lb. spaghetti
• 1 bottle white wine
• About 1 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano
• Olive oil, for drizzling
• 3-4 tbsp. chives, finely chopped

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta.

2. Place the dried porcinis in a small saucepan and add just enough stock to cover. Bring to a low boil over high, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until softened, 2-5 minutes.

3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high. Add the butter and let it melt into the oil. Working in two batches, add the fresh mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until brown and fragrant, 3-5 minutes. Return all the cooked mushrooms to the skillet; add the shallots, garlic, herbs and lemon zest to the sauce. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, until the shallots soften, about 2 minutes.

4. Salt the boiling water, add the pasta and cook until a few minutes shy of al dente, about 5 minutes.

5. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the porcinis to a work surface; chop and add to the sauce. Pour in the soaking liquid, leaving any grit behind. Add the wine and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.

6. Drain the pasta and add to the sauce; toss over medium-low until the pasta is al dente and absorbs some of the sauce, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the lemon juice and 1 cup cheese. Drizzle with olive oil to marry the sauce to the pasta. Top with the chives.

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