Morels With Madeira And Fettuccine Recipes

FETTUCCINE WITH MORELS

Steps:

• Bring six to eight quarts of water to boil for the fettuccine.
• Scoop the dry morels up from their soaking liquid and squeeze them, letting them drain back into the bowl. Strain the soaking liquid through several layers of cheesecloth. Rinse the morels under running water and slice them.
• Prepare the fresh morels. Rinse them quickly under running water and dry them with paper towels. Slice the tops and stems.
• Soften the shallots in the butter in a skillet. Add the morels and the dried morels with their soaking liquid with the chicken stock and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the cream and reduce until thickened enough to coat a spoon. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cook the fettuccine in the boiling water until al dente. Drain and combine in a heated bowl with the morels and the parsley. Toss immediately and serve, passing the Parmesan cheese separately.

MULLED MADEIRA

Steps:

• In a large stockpot, combine the wine, honey and water/orange juice over low-medium heat. Add the cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, bay leaves and orange peel. Let simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend, do not boil. Stir in the Cointreau and heat for another 1 minute. Ladle into mugs.

FETTUCCINE WITH MORELS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain. Toss with the morel gratin and the parsley. Season with the salt and pepper. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

FETTUCCINE WITH MORELS, ASPARAGUS, AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• In a heavy skillet cook the shallot in the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is softened, add the wine, and simmer the mixture until the wine is reduced by half. Add the broth and the morels, sliced crosswise, and simmer the mixture, covered, for 10 minutes, or until the morels are tender. Add the cream and the goat cheese and cook the mixture over low heat, stirring, until the cheese is melted. Stir in the asparagus, the chives, and salt and pepper to taste and keep the sauce warm. In a kettle of boiling salted water cook the fettuccine until it is al dente, drain it well, and in a bowl toss the pasta with the sauce.

FETTUCCINE WITH MORELS

Steps:

• Combine 1 1/3 cup cream, butter, brandy, and morels in a saute pan big enough to accommodate the cooked pasta.
• Heat over low heat until the butter is melted and the cream comes to a bare simmer.
• Cover and cook at a bare simmer for 2 minutes to combine flavors.
• Turn off heat and set aside.
• Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a big pot; add 1 tablespoon salt and pasta to the boiling water.
• Cook until almost al dente; drain the pasta and add it to the saute pan.
• Add the remaining 1/3 cup cream, cheese, ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
• Cook over very low heat, tossing to combine ingredients until the sauce is slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes.
• Divide among 4 warmed pasta bowls and serve immediately.

FETTUCCINE WITH MOREL MUSHROOMS AND SAGE CREAM

Steps:

• Bring 2 cups water to boil in heavy small saucepan; add mushrooms. Remove pan from heat. Let stand until mushrooms soften, about 15 minutes. Drain mushrooms, reserving soaking liquid.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta.
• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until just softened, about 5 minutes. Add wine and cook 1 minute. Pour in mushroom liquid, leaving any sediment behind. Add mushrooms, cream, and sage. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 7 minutes. Add pasta and toss to coat with sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to plates and serve.

TORTELLONI WITH MORELS AND CHANTERELLES

Steps:

• In a medium skillet, heat oil and 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add shallots, and saute until translucent, about 4 minutes.
• Add morels and chanterelles, and saute until liquid is released and evaporated and they are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Add Madeira; scrape up any bits on bottom with a wooden spoon. Add stock, salt, and pepper; simmer until reduced by one fourth, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in tarragon and cream; simmer until slightly thickened. Reduce heat to low. Add remaining 4 tablespoons butter; stir. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt. Add tortelloni in batches of 12; cook until al dente, about 5 minutes, and remove with a slotted spoon. Divide tortelloni among bowls; spoon sauce over them. Garnish with Parmesan and tarragon; serve.