понедельник, 23 ноября 2009 г.

Fettuccine ai Funghi Porcini


So, this is a very tasty mushroom dish, that will make you satisfied and pleased)

INFO: Fettuccine (literally "little ribbons" in Italian) is a type of pasta popular in Rome. It is a flat thick noodle made of egg and flour wider than but similar to what's called tagliatelle elsewhere in Italy. Fettuce is a wider version of fettucine whilst fettucelle is thinner. Fettuccine is traditionally made fresh (either at home or commercially) but dried versions also exist on the market.

Fettuccine ai Funghi
16 ounces fresh fettuccine
6 cloves garlic chopped
4 tablespoons Italian parsley chopped
2 tablespoon fresh sage cut into ribbons
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 lb total: portobello, porchini, crimini and shiitake mushrooms all sliced thick
1 1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg fresh grated
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar (optional)
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Prepare boiling water for the fettuccine. Set aside.

Sauté garlic, parsley and sage in olive oil for a few minutes then add mushrooms; cook at medium heat, covered, 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Add wine and simmer until it is evaporated. Add whipping cream, nutmeg, and pepper. Check seasoning, stir in sugar if you think the sauce needs it, and salt to taste. Simmer 20 minutes more, adding milk if it thickens too much. It should be sauce like, not too runny and not too thick.

Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, about 3-4 minutes. Drain.

Top fettuccine with mushroom sauce; sprinkle with grated Parmesan and a little extra chopped parsley. Serve with garlic toast.

Caprese (italian salad)



So, I decided to start my delicious blog from my favourite salad, it's italian one. Caprese is so easy but so tasty!!

INFO:Insalata Caprese (salad in the style of Capri) is a simple salad from the Italian region of Campania, made of sliced fresh buffalo mozzarella, plum tomatoes and basil. It is seasoned with salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Some variations include adding chopped garlic, parsley, and various sauces. (Balsamic Vinegar, Italian Dressing, etc.)This dish is also known as a Tricolore salad due to its three colours, which mimic the Italian flag.


Classic Italian Caprese Salad
4 medium tomatoes, cut into thick slices
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup mozzarella cheese, sliced
fresh basil leaves


This salad can be arrange on one larger plate or on individual serving plates.

Arrange tomato slices in a circle around the plate, then overlapping towards the center. As you are laying out the tomatoes, place a thin slice of mozzarella cheese on top of each slice of tomato. Place a whole basil leaf on top of the mozzarella cheese. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Lightly drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the salad.

Serves 4