River Country Pasta Recipe

Unearth a culinary gem from Kansas City, Missouri! This River Country Pasta recipe, unearthed from an old junior league cookbook, offers a unique twist on traditional pasta dishes. Featuring a delightful blend of savory ham, earthy mushrooms, and crunchy pecans, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Fresh shiitake mushrooms are ideal, but dried ones work perfectly too (simply rehydrate before use). Prepare to impress with this unexpected and flavorful pasta creation!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 694.4 kcal
Protein 26g
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Ingredients for River Country Pasta

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How to Make River Country Pasta

  1. Cook fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, keeping warm.
  2. In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms and diced ham. Sauté for 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until mushrooms are tender and ham is heated through.
  3. In a large skillet, combine heavy whipping cream and dry sherry.
  4. Bring the cream mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the sauce has reduced by half, about 5-7 minutes. This will thicken the sauce.
  6. Pour the reduced cream sauce over the mushroom and ham mixture in the Dutch oven. Stir in the sliced green onions, toasted pecans, and chopped parsley.
  7. Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce. Toss gently to coat all the pasta evenly.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious River Country Pasta!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

142g

Carbs

16g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make River Country Pasta?

River Country Pasta takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 65 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in River Country Pasta?

River Country Pasta has approximately 694.4 calories per serving, with about 26 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates and 78 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for River Country Pasta?

The key ingredients for River Country Pasta are Fettuccine Pasta, Fresh Shiitake Mushrooms, Ham, Butter, Whipping Cream, Dry Sherry. See the full list with measurements above.

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