Gemelli with Chanterelles, Pine Nuts, and Parmesan

My amazing friend Currié gave me more fresh chanterelles this week and I couldn’t wait to make another recipe with them. I wanted their flavor to shine in the dish so I simply sautéed them in butter and garlic then tossed them with gemelli pasta, pine nuts, parsley, and shaved Parmesan cheese. This dish was so delicious! I loved the big chunks of mushrooms, the crunchy pine nuts, the salty cheese, and the noodles tossed in the garlic butter – it was a simple and flavorful dish. Thanks for the mushrooms Currié!

How to Make Gemelli with Chanterelles, Pine Nuts, and Parmesan Cheese:

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 cups of chanterelles, cleaned and sliced in half
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 2 -3 tbsp toasted pine nuts
• Parmesan cheese, shaved
• Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• 8 oz gemelli pasta, cooked per instructions

How to Make Gemelli with Chanterelles, Pine Nuts, and Parmesan

Add pine nuts to a small dry skillet over low heat; cook for 4-5 minutes, tossing regularly until toasted. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Cook the pasta per instructions, drain & reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water.

While the pasta is cooking, heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot add the chanterelle mushrooms and sauté for 4-5 minutes or until they are golden brown. Add the garlic and stir, constantly for 1 minute.