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By Doreen Colondres

Pasta with Jamón Serrano, Mushrooms, Truffled Cheese & Citrus

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 2-3

A dish made for those who love layered flavors and a perfect pairing. Jamón ConsorcioSerrano adds depth and elegance; the mushrooms bring out the earthy notes that complement the truffle; and the lemon zest with fresh herbs lifts each bite. Perfect to enjoy with a Cava de Guarda Superior Gran Reserva. With over 30 months of aging, the toasted notes from its long time in bottle enhance the umami flavors of this dish.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb orecchiette pasta
  • 6 slices Jamón Consorcio Serrano, toasted and cut into small strips
  • 8 oz mushrooms, thinly sliced (shiitake, portobello, or cremini)
  • 1/3 cup truffled cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 tbsp fresh rosemary and 1/2 parsley, finely chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup pasta cooking water (reserved)

Instructions:

  1. Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, drain, and set aside.In a skillet, cook the jamón until crispy. Set aside. In the same skillet, add one tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the shallot and garlic over medium heat until tender. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté the mushrooms with the remaining tablespoon of oil and the butter over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes, until golden. Add the sautéed shallots and garlic, the pasta, truffle cheese, and a bit of the reserved cooking water. Toss gently over low heat until a light sauce forms. Turn off the heat and adjust salt if needed.
  2. Fold in the crispy jamón, lemon zest, parsley, rosemary, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  3. Serve hot—and enjoy with a glass of Cava de Guarda Superior Gran Reserva.
  4. To enjoy the experience to the fullest, serve your Cava at 10 °C. This way, you can appreciate its full complexity, both aromatically and on the palate.

Did you know that Cava de Guarda Superior is 100% organic and comes from vineyards over 10 years old? 🥂 In addition to being one of the most versatile wines, it is synonymous with quality and traceability—from vine to glass.

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