Russian-Style Pasta Baked with Intense Resinous Flavor
A unique pasta dish featuring resinous notes from pine resin and a hint of Russian spices. This baked goodness is perfect for a cold evening.
Ingredients
- ●1/4 cup Pine ResinFinely ground
- ●1 cup, cubed Russian Black Breadday-old
- ●8 oz. Pastapenne or fusilli
- ●1 cup, sliced Mushroomsbutton or cremini
- ●2 tbsp Butter
- ●1 tsp, dried Dill
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Pepper
- ●1/2 cup, grated CheeseRussian cheese or cheddar
Instructions
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1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
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2. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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3. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and start to brown.
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4. Add the ground pine resin to the skillet and stir to combine with the mushrooms. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
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5. Add the cubed Russian black bread to the skillet and toss to combine with the mushroom-pine resin mixture.
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6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, mushroom-bread mixture, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
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7. Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish and top with grated cheese.
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8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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9. Serve hot and enjoy!