Pasta with mushrooms

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1largeShallot, minced
1tablespoonUnsalted Butter
cupCrimini Mushrooms, sliced
2tablespoonsCognac or Brandy, warmed
½cupBeef Stock
½teaspoonDried Sage
1tablespoonUnsalted Butter
4ouncesPenne Pasta, cooked and
Drained
Salt and Pepper

Directions

In a medium skillet, saute shallot in 1 tb butter over medium heat for 1 minute. Add mushrooms and cook 1 minute.

Pour warmed cognac into large ladle with long handle. With ladle resting in skillet, carefully ignite cognac with long match. Pour cognac into skillet. When flame subsides, add beef stock and sage.

Bring to a boil. Boil gently until reduced by half. Whish in remaining 1 tb butter. Toss pasta with sauce in skillet. Heat through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Source: Victoria Magazine, August 1994 Typed by Katherine Smith, Cyberealm BBS Watertown NY 315-786-1120