This is a seriously authentically flavoured oil, which was utterly delicious as an accompaniment dip for my bourbon maple red onion and feta sourdough bread (yes, this infused bread was made with one of the balsamics). The smokiness was the perfect intense-level for me personally, and it brought my appetiser to a whole new level. One of your best!
Ingredients:
1 lb. penne pasta
2 lb. cremini mushrooms, diced
3 shallots, chopped
4 Tbsp. chopped flat leaf parsley
2 Tbsp. chopped chives
1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shaved
4 Tbsp. Seasons Family Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbsp. Seasons White Truffle Oil
1/8 to 1/4 Tsp. Seasons Pepe e Aglio (black pepper blend)
Seasons Murray River Salt, to taste (available at Seasons Taproom)
Instructions:
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the pasta to the pot and cook according to the package directions, stopping 1 minute before the recommended cooking time. Remove from the heat and drain well.
Meanwhile, heat the Family Reserve extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet (or sauté pan) over medium heat. Add the shallots to the pan and sauté for about 2 minutes then add the diced cremini mushrooms. Continue to sauté for another 5 minutes, until mushrooms become soft. Add chopped parsley and sauté for an additional minute.
Transfer pasta to a large bowl and add the mushroom and shallot mixture. Season with Murray River salt and Pepe e Aglio. Toss for about one minute.
Serve pasta garnished with shavings of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, chopped chives and a drizzle of Seasons White Truffle Oil.