- 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
- 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 sauté 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.