Fusilli With Assorted Wild Mushrooms

This comforting pasta dish celebrates the deep, earthy flavors of wild mushrooms like morels, chanterelles, and porcini. The fusilli noodles perfectly capture the savory sauce, while fresh garlic, shallots, and rosemary add aromatic depth. Bright tomato notes and fresh parsley balance the rich mushroom profile, creating a harmonious and satisfying meal. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a light vegetarian main, this recipe highlights simple, high-quality ingredients.

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 485.1

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

This comforting pasta dish celebrates the deep, earthy flavors of wild mushrooms like morels, chanterelles, and porcini. The fusilli noodles perfectly capture the savory sauce, while fresh garlic, shallots, and rosemary add aromatic depth. Bright tomato notes and fresh parsley balance the rich mushroom profile, creating a harmonious and satisfying meal. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a light vegetarian main, this recipe highlights simple, high-quality ingredients.

Ingredients

8 ounce Fusilli Pasta
2 shallots chopped
2 cloves Garlic, sliced
6 tablespoon Olive Oil
4 ounce Morel Mushrooms, halved
4 ounce Chanterelle Mushrooms, halved lengthwise
4 ounce Cepes or Porcini Mushrooms, chopped
2 plum tomatoes peeled, seeded, and chopped
1/3 cup Italian Parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
to taste Salt and Pepper
for garnish Parmesan Cheese, grated

Directions

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and keep warm.
2
While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a very large skillet over medium heat.
3
Add chopped shallots and sliced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
4
Add all prepared mushrooms (morels, chanterelles, and cepes/porcini) to the skillet. Sauté until tender and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
5
Stir in chopped tomatoes, parsley, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to combine flavors.
6
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the mushroom mixture. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly.
7
Heat through, stirring occasionally, for 1-2 minutes.
8
Spoon the pasta mixture onto 4 serving plates.
9
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 485.1kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25.0g39%
Saturated Fat 3.6g18%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 7.3mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 53.8g18%
Dietary Fiber 4.6g19%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 13.2g27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: fusilli, wild mushrooms, morels, chanterelles, porcini, italian pasta, vegetarian, vegan, garlic, shallots, rosemary, parsley, olive oil, weeknight dinner, earthy, aromatic, sauté, tomatoes, healthy, comfort food

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