Ingredients
- 30 black olives fine (chop)
- 1 1/4 c chicken broth
- 1 lb rotini
- 5/8 c dry wine (white)
- 1/2 c olive oil (plus)
- 8 oz shiitake mushrooms
- 1/2 c prosciutto fine (chopped)
- 1/2 c pine nuts parmesan cheese (toasted lightly grated)
- 1/4 c shallots
- 2 tb wine vinegar (red)
- 2 tb olive oil
- 1/2 c italian parsley fine (chop)
- 1/4 ts pepper flakes (hot)
- 15 slices sun tomatoes (dried)
- some garlic
In a bowl, whisk together 1/2c olive oil, vinegar, red pepper flakes, 1 1/2TB garlic and black pepper to taste. Add the shiitake mushrooms and toss to coat them. Cover and chill for at least 6 hours or overnight. In a large skillet heat remaining 2TB oil over low heat and cook the garlic, shallots and prosciutto till softened. Add shiitake mushroom mixture, sun-dried tomatoes and olives and cook over moderate heat for 5 minutes. Add the wine and chicken broth and bring to boil for 3 minutes. Add parsley and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta to the al dente stage; drain. In a large bowl toss the pasta with the mushroom sauce, pine nuts and the parmesan.