Serves
8
INGREDIENTS
- 250g shiitake mushrooms stemmed and sliced
- 250g cremini mushrooms trimmed and sliced
- 250g portobello mushrooms stemmed and sliced
- 3pc fresh thyme rinsed and leaves stripped
- 500g assorted leftover pasta farfalle, rigatoni, fusilli, macaroni
- 250g assorted leftover cheese swiss, gouda, cheddar, fontina
- 100g parmigiano reggiano cheese finely grated
- 1L 2% milk
- 75g all purpose flour
- 75g unsalted butter plus more for sautéing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- flaked sea salt to taste
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
METHOD
- Position rack in center of oven, preheat to 350°F (175°C)
- Bring a large stockpot of water, ¾ full to rolling boil, add salt until the water just tastes of salt
- Add pasta to water, stirring to separate, cook until pasta still has a slight tooth or bite when tasted
- Drain pasta, toss with a drizzle of olive oil, arrange in casserole dish
- Heat a medium-sized heavy-bottom saucepan over medium, add butter and olive oil
- Add mushrooms and thyme, season with salt and pepper, sauté until golden brown, remove and reserve
- Reheat the medium-sized heavy-bottom saucepan over medium, add butter, when light brown and fragrant add flour
- Whisk to incorporate until smooth and thickened for 30 seconds, add milk, whisk to incorporate
- Incorporate the cheese, whisk until smooth, add mushrooms and any reserved liquids from resting
- Combine pasta and cheese sauce, folding together to evenly mix, top with Parmigiano Reggiano
- Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until golden brown
Recipe by: Chef Jonathan Collins