Classic Blue Box Large Shells with Porcini Mushrooms & Calabrian Pepper
Classic Blue Box Large Shells with Porcini Mushrooms & Calabrian Pepper
35 minutes total
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fall Recipes
- Garlic
- Gatherings
- Mushroom
- Pasta Shells
- Summer Recipes
- Tomatoes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
The porcini mushrooms add a savory nutty flavor, while the Calabrian chili peppers add a touch of heat to this homemade red sauce recipe.
Ingredients
Serves 7
Ingredients for Classic Blue Box Large Shells with Porcini Mushrooms & Calabrian Pepper:
| 1 | Box Barilla® Classic Blue Box Large Shells |
| 4 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided |
| 2 | Cloves garlic, minced |
| ½ | Ounce dried porcini mushrooms, reconstituted in water |
| 8 | Plum tomatoes |
| ½ | Cup Romano cheese, grated |
| 1 | Tablespoon butter |
| 1 | Tablespoon Italian parsley, chopped |
| To taste | Calabrian pepper paste |
| To taste | Salt and black pepper |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Bring a pot of water to a boil.
Step 2
Meanwhile, reconstitute porcini mushrooms in 1½ cups of warm water.
Step 3
Blanch tomatoes in the boiling water for 1 minute, drain, peel, cut in half, get rid of seeds and dice ½ inch.
Step 4
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook pasta according to package directions.
Step 5
Meanwhile, in a skillet sauté garlic and pepper paste (to taste) with olive oil for one minute, add drained mushrooms [reserve 1 cup of soaking water] and sauté for two minutes.
Step 6
Add tomatoes and mushroom water, season with salt and pepper and simmer for ten minutes.
Step 7
Drain pasta and toss with mushroom sauce. Stir in butter, cheese, and parsley before serving.
Large Shells
A larger version of Barilla® Medium Shells with a shape that resembles a shellfish, Large Shells are inspired by the sea-side towns of Naples and Genoa.
Barilla® Large Shells is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Large Shells
- Cook time 14–15 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box