Braised Mushrooms with Tagliatelle Recipe
Ingredients
- based on Wild Mushrooms Braised in Late-Harvest Wine from A Thousand Days in Venice
- 2 T. butter
- 2 T. extra virgin olive oil
- 8 oz. sliced baby portabellos
- 1 shallot, minced
- sea salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 c. Moscato or other late-harvest white wine
- 1 c. heavy cream
- 4-5 sage leaves
- fresh Tagliatelle
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- more fresh sage leaves, for garnish
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 358g | |
| Calories 619 | |
| Calories from Fat 541 | 87% |
| Total Fat 61.51g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat 33.81g | 135% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 185mg | 62% |
| Sodium 113mg | 5% |
| Potassium 1157mg | 33% |
| Total Carbs 14.51g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.3g | 11% |
| Sugars 4.1g | 3% |
| Protein 8.04g | 13% |
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