Gemelli with Chanterelles, Pine Nuts, and Parmesan
Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking
Equipment
Small skillet
Large pot
Large skillet
Ingredients
3tbspbutter
2cupsof chanterellescleaned and sliced in half
4clovesof garlic
2 -3tbsptoasted pine nuts
Parmesan cheeseshaved
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepperto taste
Fresh parsleychopped
8ozgemelli pastacooked per instructions
Instructions
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 in a large of of salted water 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.
Add the cooked and drained pasta to the butter and chanterelles then add the toasted pine nuts, fresh parsley, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste and some of the reserved cooking water, to taste--toss to coat evenly. Taste and re-season if needed. Sprinkle with shaved Parmesan and serve immediately. Enjoy.