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Morels With Madeira And Fettuccini

This makes an elegant luncheon served with arugula that's been tossed with red onion, avocado, pignola nuts, olive oil, and vinegar. It's a fine dinner when paired with a soup.

Type: Pasta, Vegetables
Courses: Main Course

Recipe Ingredients

1/2 lb 227g / 8ozFresh morels - washed, trimmed,
  And cut in half lengthwise
2 tablespoons 30mlUnsalted butter
2 tablespoons 30mlDiced shallots
1/2 cup 118mlMadeira
1 cup 237mlChicken stock - hot
1 lb 454g / 16ozFettuccini - cooked according to
  Directions
1/2 cup 118mlHeavy cream
2 tablespoons 30mlFinely-chopped fresh sage
1/4 cup 59mlJulienne-cut Smithfield ham

Recipe Instructions

Melt the butter over medium heat and add the sliced morel mushrooms. Saute for three or four minutes. Add the shallots and continue cooking for another two minutes or so. Add the Madeira and simmer until the wine is reduced by about half.

Add 1/2 cup of the hot chicken stock to the skillet and cook for about three minutes, reserving the rest of the stock. Add additional stock as needed in order to achieve the desired consistency.

Cook the pasta according to directions. Add the cream to the morels and continue to simmer, but do not allow it to boil. Place the pasta in a large serving bowl. Add the sage and ham to the morels. Cook for only about 30 seconds, then pour the sauce over the hot pasta and toss. Serve immediately.

This recipe yields ?? servings.

Source:
Earthy Delights at http://earthy.com

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