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Bacon and Sage Pasta with Chanterelles


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5 from 2 reviews

  • Author: Claudia Willner
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

A creamy fall pasta, featuring luscious mascarpone cheese, crispy bacon, delicious chanterelles and vibrant sage.


Ingredients

  • Pasta: 14 ounces (400 g)
  • Chanterelles: 2 cups, cleaned and prepared (300 g)
  • Sage Leaves: 10 leaves, sliced
  • Bacon: 1/4 cup, diced (50 g)
  • Olive Oil: 1 Tbsp (additional as needed)
  • Garlic Cloves: 2, pressed
  • Vegetable Stock: 7 tablespoons (100 ml)
  • Mascarpone Cheese: 3/4 cup (200 g)
  • Salt: to taste
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper: to taste

Instructions

Preparing the Ingredients

  1. Clean the Chanterelles: Rinse and gently clean the chanterelles. Break them into desired sizes instead of cutting.
  2. Prepare Sage and Bacon: Slice the sage leaves. In a frying pan over medium heat, brown the diced bacon.

Cooking the Dish

  1. Cook the Pasta: Follow the package instructions to cook the pasta until al dente.
  2. Cook Chanterelles and Sage: Add the chanterelles to the frying pan with bacon. Roast for 6-8 minutes, adding olive oil if needed. Then, add sage and garlic and roast for another 2 minutes.
  3. Create the Sauce: Stir in the vegetable stock and mascarpone cheese. Allow the cheese to melt, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  4. Combine and Serve: Add the cooked pasta to the frying pan. Mix well with the sauce and mushrooms. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Mushroom Handling: Cleaning chanterelles properly is crucial as they can retain soil and grit.
  • Bacon: Adjust the amount of bacon based on your preference for a smokier flavor.
  • Sauce Consistency: The sauce should be creamy but not overly thick. Adjust with a bit of pasta water if necessary.
  • Fresh Ingredients: Using fresh sage and freshly ground pepper enhances the flavors significantly.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Primi
  • Method: Pan frying
  • Cuisine: American Italian