Cheesy Orecchiette Gratinate Alla Boscaiola Cozy Dinner Vibes
A rich and creamy baked orecchiette dish with earthy mushrooms and a golden cheese topping, perfect for cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g orecchiette pasta
- 300g mixed mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 250ml heavy cream
- 150ml vegetable stock
- 100g grated Parmesan cheese
- 100g grated mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F).
- Cook orecchiette pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté onion for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in heavy cream and vegetable stock, simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
- Add pasta to skillet, mixing to coat with sauce.
- Transfer pasta to baking dish, dot with butter, and sprinkle with Parmesan and mozzarella.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use a mix of mushrooms like cremini, shiitake, and porcini.
- Orecchiette should be al dente; it will cook further in the oven.
- Adjust cheese to taste for a richer topping.