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Gemelli with Chanterelles, Pine Nuts, and Parmesan
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Gemelli with Chanterelles, Pine Nuts, and Parmesan

Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot

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

Instructions

  • Add pine nuts to a large skillet over low heat. Cook for 4-5 minutes, tossing regularly until toasted. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of well-salted boiling water, according to the package instructions. Drain & reserve ½ 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, along with some of the reserved cooking water. Toss to coat evenly. Taste and re-season if needed.
  • Sprinkle with shaved Parmesan and serve immediately. Enjoy.