Ingredients

  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped
  • 1 pound cremini mushrooms, cleaned, caps reserved, stems removed and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 8 ounces ground pork
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 large egg

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Coat a large saute pan with olive oil, add the pancetta and put the pan over medium-high heat.
  • Cook until the pancetta starts to become brown and crispy.
  • Add the onions and crushed red pepper, and season with salt.
  • Cook until the onions are very soft and aromatic, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Stir in the mushroom stems and rosemary and saute until they look very brown and wilted.
  • Add the white wine and cook until the wine has evaporated.
  • Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan and egg.
  • Add the cooled mushroom mixture and combine well.
  • Make a little tester patty and cook it to make sure the seasoning is correct.
  • Season with salt if needed.
  • If the filling seems a little dry, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water to really moisten things up.
  • Fill each mushroom cap generously with the filling.
  • Arrange on a baking sheet and bake until the filling is cooked through, brown and crisp on top, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Transfer to serving platters and serve hot.