Rigatoni with Porcini Mushrooms and Berries

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PRESENTATION

Golden, curved tubes of rigatoni with porcini mushrooms deliver a tasty, aromatic pasta experience families always look forward to. This is really all about deep mushroom flavor rolled into a creamy mushroom rigatoni that looks as impressive as it tastes. Pops of color from sweet berries make every plate pop, and the way the sauce clings to every piece of rigatoni brings that classic, rustic Italian comfort—just the kind of thing DECIDEDLY nice for a family dinner when everyone wants something special. With its earthy vibe from the porcini mushroom pasta, you get a real sense of richness, a little elegance, and still, it feels approachable and inviting. You don’t need a fancy event to appreciate this one—often, it’s the unique shape of the rigatoni and the flavorful mushrooms that make this dish good for casual dinners, family get-togethers, or anything where you want a vegetarian pasta that stands out (kids love the soft noodles, too). Families who like recipes with pasta with wild mushrooms usually end up serving this again and again...it just works well, especially if you want a pasta dish that feels both lovely and easygoing at heart.

Busy households appreciate how this Italian mushroom pasta always seems to fit into their routine. Since there’s loads of versatility here, it matches with simple salads, roasted veggies, or goes right alongside warm garlic bread for a meal everyone will remember. The dried porcini mushrooms bring a hint of rustic charm, giving the whole thing that cozy feel (extra nice on cold evenings). Rich, silky notes from the bold mushroom cream sauce wrap around every noodle—just enough to satisfy, never too heavy. Because it’s a real crowd-pleaser for meatless nights, friends who try this once will usually ask for it again. When you need one of those rigatoni recipes that’s DELICIOUS and flexible, this one’s a sure bet—the right mix of comforting, satisfying, and inviting. It falls right in line with dependable vegetarian pasta options for busy families who want something a little different...yet still fits in perfectly on any dinner table. Serving up this kind of hearty flavor usually turns a regular meal into a small celebration—a family favorite from the first bite.

INGREDIENTS
Rigatoni 11.3 oz (320 g)
Porcini mushrooms 8 cups (600 g)
Berries 1 ½ cup (200 g) - (currants, blackberries, raspberries)
Extra virgin olive oil 3 tbsp (40 g)
Parsley 1 ½ tbsp (5 g) - chopped
Garlic 1 clove
Fine salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Preparation

How to prepare Rigatoni with Porcini Mushrooms and Berries

To prepare rigatoni with porcini and berries, first start by gently washing the porcini mushrooms (for more details on cleaning porcini mushrooms click How to Clean Porcini Mushrooms). Place the washed porcini mushrooms on a cutting board and slice them 1. Now take a non-stick pan, drizzle with a bit of oil, and brown a clove of garlic 2. When the garlic is golden, remove it from the heat 3.

Then add the previously washed and sliced porcini mushrooms to the pan 4 and cook them over medium-high heat for 6 minutes. Then take the parsley, rinse it, place it on a cutting board, and finely chop it 5. Add the parsley to the mushrooms that are cooking 6. Adjust with salt and pepper. Use a wooden spoon to mix the ingredients well. Then turn off the heat.

At this point, take a pot and fill it with water. Heat it up, and when the water is boiling, add salt. Then pour in the rigatoni 7. While the rigatoni is cooking, rinse your mixed berries thoroughly in water 8. When the rigatoni is al dente, drain them using a slotted spoon, so as not to discard the pasta cooking water 9.

Pour the al dente rigatoni into the pan where you cooked the mushrooms and mix the ingredients to combine them uniformly 10. If the sauce is too dry, add a bit of pasta cooking water. A few minutes before removing the pan from the heat, add the berries 11, leaving some aside for decoration, and blend them into the pasta very gently so they remain as whole as possible. Then serve the rigatoni with porcini mushrooms and berries, decorating them with a handful of fresh berries, and enjoy the compliments of your guests 12!

Storage

Rigatoni with porcini and berries should be consumed immediately after cooking. They can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one day. Freezing is not recommended.

Tip

Want to add a fresh touch to this flavorful dish? In the presentation, you can add some mint leaves, which will give an even more sophisticated flavor to this rich dish.

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