Italian Dinner Recipe: Strangozzi Pasta with Porcini Mushrooms and Basil Pesto

This simple yet delicious recipe is a classic Italian dish where porcini mushroom pasta blends perfectly with fresh basil pesto. Sudár Birtok's basil pesto is rich and aromatic, while Pasta Artigianale's Strangozzi pasta with porcini has a unique texture and flavor, and is made from durum wheat, making this Italian dinner sure to please every family member.

Ingredients:

• 250g Pasta Artigianale Strangozzi with porcini
• 1 jar Sudár Birtok basil pesto
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 50g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and generously salt it. Once boiling, add the Pasta Artigianale Strangozzi with porcini. Cook according to the package instructions, usually ready in about 8 minutes, aiming for an al dente texture, slightly firm to the bite.
2. Sudár Birtok's basil pesto is ready to use, so simply warm it up. In a small skillet over medium heat, heat two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Stir in the pesto and gently warm it, but do not let it boil.
3. Once the pasta is cooked, carefully drain it, reserving a little of the cooking water. Mix the pasta with the warm pesto, adding a bit of the reserved cooking water if needed to make the sauce silkier.
4. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and mix thoroughly, ensuring every strand of pasta is well-coated with the pesto.
5. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle more of Parmesan cheese on top.

Tip: To enhance the porcini flavors, consider adding freshly roasted or dried porcini mushrooms when serving.

This dish is a perfect choice for a quick weekday Italian dinner but is also suitable for more special occasions. The combination of Pasta Artigianale Strangozzi with porcini and Sudár Birtok basil pesto provides a flavor experience that will be unforgettable for any lover of Italian cuisine. Get these ingredients in our webshop with just a few clicks, with fast delivery to any part of the country!