Fresh Boletus Pasta with Seasonal Mushrooms
Delicate fresh pasta parcels filled with boletus mushrooms, combined with a medley of seasonal wild mushrooms including shiitake, ceps, and thistle mushrooms. Finished with shavings of Manchego cheese and jamón serrano, this elegant dish celebrates the earthy flavors of the forest with a simple garlic and olive oil base.
Ingredients
- 1 package fresh pasta parcels filled with boletus
- 1 ¼ oz button mushrooms, cleaned and cut
- 1 ¼ oz shiitake mushrooms, cleaned and cut
- 1 ¼ oz boletus edulis (ceps, porcini), cleaned and cut
- 1 ¼ oz thistle mushrooms, cleaned and cut
- ½ cups Manchego cheese, shavingsParmesan1:0.8dairy
sharper, nuttier flavor
- 2 clove garlic, peeled and sliced
- 3 ¾ tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ oz jamón serrano de bellota, shavingsprosciutto1:1cured_pork
different regional origin but comparable salt and flavor
- chives, chopped
- salt
- black pepper, ground
Instructions
- 1
Clean and cut the mushrooms.
- 2
Peel and slice the garlic cloves.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté all mushrooms with garlic, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- 4
Bring water to a boil in a pot and cook the fresh pasta for 2 minutes.
- 5
Drain the pasta and add to the skillet with the mushrooms, tossing to combine flavors.
- 6
Divide the pasta and sauce among plates, topping with Manchego cheese shavings and jamón serrano.
- 7
Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve immediately.
Tips
Serve immediately after plating to maintain the pasta's tender texture.
Use a mix of fresh wild mushrooms for the best depth of flavor; adjust varieties by season.
Good to Know
Cooked pasta is best consumed immediately. Leftover mushroom mixture may be refrigerated separately for up to 2 days.
Mushrooms and garlic can be cleaned and cut up to 4 hours in advance. Keep refrigerated.
Plate immediately after combining pasta and mushrooms to preserve texture.
Common Mistakes
Overcook the fresh pasta to avoid mushiness; stick to the 2-minute boil time.
Add pasta to cold mushroom mixture to avoid overcooking; ensure the skillet remains hot.
Skip the chive garnish to lose the fresh, bright finish that balances the earthy mushrooms.