Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 ounces dried morel mushrooms (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 pound fettuccine
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/3 cup dry red wine
  • 3/4 cup whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage

Method

  • Bring 2 cups water to boil in heavy small saucepan; add mushrooms.
  • Remove pan from heat.
  • Let stand until mushrooms soften, about 15 minutes.
  • Drain mushrooms, reserving soaking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
  • Drain pasta.
  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onion and saute until just softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add wine and cook 1 minute.
  • Pour in mushroom liquid, leaving any sediment behind.
  • Add mushrooms, cream, and sage.
  • Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 7 minutes.
  • Add pasta and toss to coat with sauce.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to plates and serve.