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Italian
cuisine is one of the main characteristics of our culture: life
around the table.
It is strongly related to the concept of family, and the kitchen
becomes the place to sit together, enjoying each other's company
besides beautiful food and wine.
Be part of this experience by cooking some of the most popular
Italian recipes!
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Main
Recipes |
Primo |
GNOCCHETTE WITH MUSHROOMS, RAPINI AND VODKA CREAM SAUCE
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Ingredients
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1 cup vodka
1 pound cremini or other mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon dried basil (use fresh if available)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup very thinly sliced red pepper, cut into 1-inch lengths
1-1/2 cups whipping cream
4 cups coarsely chopped rapini, about 1 pound before cleaning
6 large cloves garlic, minced
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
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Cooking
instructions:
Cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente.
Meanwhile, heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté until golden, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper half way through cooking. Remove from pan and set aside. Add the remaining oil to the pan and heat. Add the garlic, rapini, salt and pepper. Cover and cook until rapini is slightly tender, about 3 minutes. Remove lid and add the red pepper strips. Sauté about 5 minutes. Return the mushrooms to the pan and cook until heated, about 2 minutes. Pour in the vodka and cook about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the cream, basil, salt and pepper to taste. Cook just until the cream comes to a boil. Stir in the drained pasta and a little of the pasta water. Stir well to combine. Serve immediately, passing the cheese separately.
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