Name: Classic Blue Box Large Shells with Porcini Mushrooms & Calabrian Pepper
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 7
Ingredients: Ingredients for Classic Blue Box Large Shells with Porcini Mushrooms & Calabrian Pepper:; 1 Box Barilla® Classic Blue Box Large Shells; 4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided; 2 Cloves garlic, minced; ½ Ounce dried porcini mushrooms, reconstituted in water; 8 Plum tomatoes; ½ Cup Romano Cheese, Grated; 1 Tablespoon butter; 1 Tablespoon Italian Parsley, Chopped; To taste Calabrian pepper paste; To taste Salt and black pepper

Classic Blue Box Large Shells with Porcini Mushrooms & Calabrian Pepper

35 minutes

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The porcini mushrooms add a savory nutty flavor, while the Calabrian chili peppers add a touch of heat to this homemade red sauce recipe.

Ingredients

7 servings

Ingredients for Classic Blue Box Large Shells with Porcini Mushrooms & Calabrian Pepper:

1Box Barilla^® Classic Blue Box Large Shells

4Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided

2Cloves garlic, minced

½Ounce dried porcini mushrooms, reconstituted in water

8Plum tomatoes

½Cup Romano Cheese, Grated

1Tablespoon butter

1Tablespoon Italian Parsley, Chopped

To tasteCalabrian pepper paste

To tasteSalt and black pepper

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Bring a pot of water to a boil.

Step 2

Meanwhile, reconstitute porcini mushrooms in 1½ cups of warm water.

Step 3

Blanch tomatoes in the boiling water for 1 minute, drain, peel, cut in half, get rid of seeds and dice ½ inch.

Step 4

Bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 5

Meanwhile, in a skillet sauté garlic and pepper paste (to taste) with olive oil for one minute, add drained mushrooms [reserve 1 cup of soaking water] and sauté for two minutes.

Step 6

Add tomatoes and mushroom water, season with salt and pepper and simmer for ten minutes.

Step 7

Drain pasta and toss with mushroom sauce. Stir in butter, cheese, and parsley before serving.

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Large Shells

A larger version of Barilla^® Medium Shells with a shape that resembles a shellfish, Large Shells are inspired by the sea-side towns of Naples and Genoa. Barilla^® Large Shells is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.

Shape

Large Shells

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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Large Shells

Shape

Large Shells

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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