Porcini Mushroom and Chestnut Sauce

Bring a unique and sophisticated sauce to the table, celebrating autumn with enveloping and unexpected flavors. This sauce combines the richness of porcini mushrooms with the velvety sweetness of steamed chestnuts, creating a rustic yet delicate cream. Porcini mushrooms, fresh or lightly processed, release their intense aroma, while chopped chestnuts add a creamy, rounded note.

A touch of aromatic herbs completes this sensory experience, designed for those who want a pasta dish that's different from the usual.

To accompany this porcini mushroom and chestnut sauce, choose a pasta that enhances the richness of the sauce, such as pappardelle or egg tagliolini, which absorb the creaminess of the sauce well. To complete the dish, drizzle with high-quality extra virgin olive oil, perhaps with light fruity notes, to avoid overpowering the delicate mushrooms and sweet chestnuts. For a touch of savory flavor, add a sprinkling of aged pecorino or grana, which will add structure without overpowering the main flavors. Try it with warm cristini for a gourmet appetizer.

Porcini mushrooms (Boletus edulis and related group) 40%, tomato pulp, olive oil, carrots, onions, celery, natural flavours (vegetables contain celery), parsley, salt.

Energy Value 372 kJ /90 kcal
Fat 6.5 g (of which saturated fatty acids 1 g)
Carbohydrates 4.6 g (of which sugars 4 g)
Fiber 2 g
Protein 2.2 g
Salt 1.9 g

Once opened, for best preservation, we recommend topping up with olive oil if necessary and storing in the refrigerator.