Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaved parsley
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped tomatoes
  • 4 cups assorted wild mushrooms, like chanterelles, pleurotes, shiitake and morels (halve any large mushrooms)
  • Salt to taste
  • 3/4 pound imported farfalle or penne

Method

  • Heat the oil in a skillet or medium-size saucepan, add the onion and cook over medium heat, uncovered, until translucent.
  • Toss in the garlic and parsley and cook for 1 minute, then add the tomatoes and cook over medium heat, covered, for 5 minutes.
  • Add the mushrooms and cook, covered, for another 5 minutes.
  • Add salt to taste and continue to cook the mixture for 5 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of rapidly boiling salted water until al dente.
  • Drain and toss with the mushrooms and tomatoes.
  • Serve hot, at room temperature or chilled.