Fusili Enrigii and sage

 🍝 Fresh Fusili with Eringii & Sage

A comforting Italian-style dish with a hint of heat and smokiness — simple, elegant, and ready in minutes.

Ingredients

Fresh fusili pasta

1 small onion, finely chopped

Smoked bacon, diced

A handful of cherry tomatoes, halved

1 red chilli, finely sliced

Fresh sage leaves

Thick-cut Eringii (king oyster) mushrooms

Cream (preferably full fat)

Parmigiano Reggiano, grated

Olive oil, salt, and pepper

Method

1. Heat a little olive oil in a pan and gently sauté the onion, bacon, cherry tomatoes, chilli, and sage until fragrant.

2. Add the Eringii mushrooms and cook until lightly browned and tender.

3. Pour in the cream and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.

4. Toss with freshly cooked fusili and adjust seasoning.

5. Serve immediately, topped generously with grated Parmigiano.

Warning: could cause spontaneous declarations of love to Italian cuisine and even yourself.

Serving tip: Pair with a chilled glass of Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi or a young Chianti Classico.