Post by emibee on Apr 6, 2007 11:36:48 GMT -5
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Susan Dlott of Solon, Ohio, writes: "On our last visit to New York City, we spent the day watching the St. Patrick's Day parade, sightseeing, and shopping. We topped off the trip with a marvelous meal at La Dolce Vita. My entrée of pappardelle, pancetta, and mushrooms in a Sherry tomato cream sauce was simply unforgettable. I'd like to duplicate it at home."
Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 13/4 hr
serving size
Makes 6 main-course servings.
ingredients
1/2 oz dried porcini* (1/4 cup)
1/2 cup hot water
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 oz sliced pancetta, chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
10 oz fresh white mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/3 cup medium-dry Sherry
1 (28- to 32-oz) can whole tomatoes in juice, chopped, reserving juice
2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups heavy cream
1 lb dried pappardelle or fettuccine
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 oz finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 cup)
preparation
Soak porcini in hot water until softened, about 30 minutes. Lift out porcini, squeezing excess liquid back into bowl, then rinse porcini to remove any grit and finely chop. Pour soaking liquid through a sieve lined with a dampened paper towel into a small bowl and reserve.
Heat oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onion and pancetta, stirring, until golden, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and fresh mushrooms and sauté, stirring, until liquid mushrooms give off is evaporated and mushrooms are lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in porcini, reserved soaking liquid, and Sherry and boil, uncovered, until most of liquid is evaporated, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes with juices, bay leaves, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Stir in cream, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 45 minutes. Discard bay leaves.
Cook pappardelle in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente, then drain. 3Stir basil and parsley into sauce, then toss pappardelle with just enough sauce to coat. Serve with cheese.
*Available at specialty foods shops and some supermarkets.
Gourmet, August 2003
Adapted from La Dolce Vita, New York, NY
