Title: Tomato, Porcini and Pancetta Sauce
Categories: Italian Sauce
Yield: 1 Servings
| 1 | pk | Porcini mushrooms*; dried, |
| 1 | tb | Olive oil |
| 1 | | Med Onion; chopped |
| 1/8 | ts | Dried red pepper; crushed |
| 1 | c | Hot water |
| 2 | oz | Pancetta*; or bacon, choppe |
| 2 | ts | Rosemary; fresh or 1 teaspo |
| 1 | cn | Tomatos; crushed, with adde |
* Pancetta, which is Italian unsmoked bacon cured in salt, and porcini
mushrooms are available at Italian markets and some specialty food stores.
Rinse mushrooms briefly under cold water. Place in small bowl. Pour 1
cup hot water over and let soak 30 minutes to soften. Remove mushrooms
from water, reserve soaking water. Cut hard stems from mushrooms.
Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add pancetta and
saute 2 minutes. Add onion and rosemary and cook until onion is
translucent, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add dried red pepper
and saute 20 seconds. Add tomatoes and mushrooms. Carefully pour in
reserved mushroom soaking liquid, leaving sediment in bowl. Simmer until
sauce is thick, stirring occasionally, about 35 minutes. Season with salt
and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.) Makes about 4
cups. Use with Fontina, Mushroom and Pancetta Lasagna. Cover recipe from
Bon Appetit, January, 1992.
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