Spicy Caramelized Shallot Pasta with mushroom
This Spicy Caramelized Shallot Pasta with Mushrooms is a flavor-packed dish that combines the sweetness of caramelized shallots, the umami richness of mushrooms, and a hint of chili heat.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tsp oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 200 g pasta of your choice - I'm using Pappardelle
- 6 shallots - thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups sliced baby bella mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic - minced or sliced
- 2 oz can Anchovy fillets - chopped
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese - freshly grated
- Chopped parsley - for garnish
Seasonings:
- 2-3 tsp Calabrian chilli / chili flakes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain the cooked pasta and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In the meantime, heat oil and butter in a non-stick pan over low-medium heat. Add sliced shallots and garlic, sauté for 6-7 minutes until the shallots become soft and slightly browned.
- Add anchovy fillets and mushrooms, stir-fry for about 2 minutes until the mushroom slices become soft.
- Add tomato paste and all the seasonings. Stir and cook until everything is well combined.
- Stir in cooked pasta, then pour in the milk and pasta water. Cook until it becomes creamy and the pasta is all covered with the sauce.
- Plate the pasta. Garnish with some chopped parsley and a generous amount of freshly grated parmesan cheese on top.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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