Sweet Corn and Mushroom-Truffle Pasta
This is adapted from one of Emeril's recipes. Instead
of just plain old everyday ordinary pasta with alfredo
sauce, Emeril "kicks things up" a bit and adds a new
twist to some traditional ingredients.
Ingredients:
8 ounces pancetta, julienned
2 ears of sweet corn, preferably white
1 pound fresh wild
mushrooms, including Trumpet Royale mushrooms
and fresh
Chanterelle mushrooms all cleaned, trimmed, and sliced
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 pound fresh fettuccini pasta
Drizzle of white truffle oil
3 ounces freshly grated Romano cheese
2 tablespoons chiffonade basil
Preparation:
Bring a pot of salted water, with a pasta basket, to
a boil.
Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan, render the
pancetta until it's crispy. This should take about
five minutes over medium heat. Remove the pancetta
from the pan and set it aside for the time being.
Use a sharp knife to remove the corn from the cob.
Add the kernels to the pancetta fat and sauté for
about two minutes.
Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté
for about three minutes. Season with salt and pepper
to taste, then stir in the garlic. Continue sautéing
for about one minute.
Cook the pasta until al
dente, according to package instructions. Drain the
pasta and turn it into a mixing bowl. Season it with
salt and pepper.
Toss it with the sautéed corn
and mushrooms, the reserved pancetta, a drizzle of
white truffle oil, the Romano cheese, and the basil.
Divide the pasta evenly between four plates and
serve it with crusty bread and tossed greens.
Directions:
This is adapted from one of Emeril's recipes. Instead of just plain old everyday ordinary pasta with alfredo sauce, Emeril "kicks things up" a bit and adds a new twist to some traditional ingredients.
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