Ingredients
Directions
In a small bowl, rehydrate the mushrooms by covering the porcini in hot water and set aside for 20 minutes
While the mushrooms rehydrate, heat olive oil and butter in a medium-size saute. Add chopped onion and soften; 5-7 minutes
Add the de-cased sausage and cook, tossing and breaking into ~½ in pieces until browned; 5-7 minutes
Drain the porcini soaking liquid. Using a paper towel, gently squeeze the porcini of excess liquid - RESERVE THIS LIQUID - chop rehydrated porcini
Season the sausage mixture w/ salt and pepper to taste
Add tomatoes, porcini, porcini liquid and red pepper flakes to the sausage mixture
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer
While it simmers, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add preferred pasta and cook until al dente
When sauce has thinkened, add cream and heat through
Add cooked pasta into sauce, mix well and serve immediately
Note: Often even better the day after once flavors have fully melded