Porcini Mushroom Pasta

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  1. In a small bowl, rehydrate the mushrooms by covering the porcini in hot water and set aside for 20 minutes

  2. While the mushrooms rehydrate, heat olive oil and butter in a medium-size saute. Add chopped onion and soften; 5-7 minutes

  3. Add the de-cased sausage and cook, tossing and breaking into ~½ in pieces until browned; 5-7 minutes

  4. Drain the porcini soaking liquid. Using a paper towel, gently squeeze the porcini of excess liquid - RESERVE THIS LIQUID - chop rehydrated porcini

  5. Season the sausage mixture w/ salt and pepper to taste

  6. Add tomatoes, porcini, porcini liquid and red pepper flakes to the sausage mixture

  7. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer

  8. While it simmers, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add preferred pasta and cook until al dente

  9. When sauce has thinkened, add cream and heat through

  10. Add cooked pasta into sauce, mix well and serve immediately

Note: Often even better the day after once flavors have fully melded

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