Pierce Brosnans Penne Pasta Food

CELEB DISH: PIERCE BROSNAN'S PENNE AL FUNGHI PORCINI

Steps:

• In large covered saucepot of salted boiling water, cook penne as label directs.
• If using dried porcini, soak in 1/2 cup warm water 10 minutes; drain well and coarsely chop. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add sliced fresh mushrooms, garlic, parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; cook 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender, stirring. Stir in dried porcini, if using.
• Add wine; cook 1 minute or until wine evaporates. Add tomatoes; cook 4 minutes longer.
• Drain penne; add to sauce in skillet along with grated Parmesan. Reduce heat to low; cook 2 minutes, stirring. Serve with additional Parmesan.

PENNE PORCINI -- WITH TOMATO, PROSCIUTTO & PORCINI MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Fill a 5-quart stock pot 3/4 full with salted water and bring to a boil for pasta. Pre-heat a 3-quart stock pot over medium heat and add olive oil, shallots and prosciutto. Stir with a wooden spoon and cook 2-3 minutes until shallots are translucent. Deglaze pot with red wine and reduce by half. Squeeze excess wine out of porcini mushrooms and add to red wine reduction. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper and add cream, stirring to incorporate. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low, stirring occasionally.
• Add pasta to boiling water and cook al dente. Drain and return to pot. Add sauce, cheese and basil and mix well. Serve immediately and sprinkle with more cheese as preferred.
• Suggested wine: 2000 Frescobaldi/Mondavi Lucente
• (blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Sangiovese).