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Fettuccine with Shiitake Mushroom Sauce & Chicken
FETTUCCINE WITH SHIITAKE SAUCE AND CHICKEN
1 oz Pkg dried shiitaki mushrooms
½ tsp Dried rosemary, crumbled
3 ea Boneless chicken breast
⅔ c Freshly grated parmesan
4 oz Fresh shiitake mushrooms or
Roasted garlic toasts (see
Additional freshly grated
6 ea Bacon slices, minced
Minced fresh Italian parsley
Salt and fresh ground pepper
Place dried mushrooms in medium bowl
Add hot water and let soak until softened, about 30 minutes
Remove mushrooms from water, squeezing the excess water back into bowl
Strain and reserve liquid
Slice mushrooms, discarding stems
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat
Add bacon and chicken and cook until fat renders, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes
Add dried and fresh mushrooms and rosemary and saute 3 minutes
Add shallots to bacon in skillet and saute 1 minute
Add dried and fresh mushrooms and rosemary and saute 3 minutes
Add stock and mushroom-soaking liquid
Boil until reduced to a glaze, about 10 minutes
Add half-and-half and simmer until beginning to thicken, about 5 minutes
Remove from heat (can be prepared up to 3 days ahead, cover and refrigerate.)
Add pasta to large pot of boiling salted water
Cook until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally
Meanwhile, rewarm mushroom sauce over medium-low heat
Add to sauce and stir until coated
Mix in ⅔ cup parmesan cheese
Season with salt and pepper
Serve immediately with garlic toasts, passing additional parmesan separately