Penne With Chicken And Porcini Mushrooms - cooking recipe

Ingredients

salt
1 lb penne
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, rehydrated in 1 cup hot water for 20 minutes and chopped coarse, liquid strained and reserved separa
1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch long by 1/4-inch thick strips
ground black pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a big pot; add in 1 tablespoon salt and the pasta; cook until al dente.
Meanwhile, in a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat; add in the mushrooms; cook for 1 minute.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
Increase heat to med-high and add in the chicken; stir/saute until the chicken is opaque, 4 minutes.
Add in the porcini soaking liquid and cream; cook until the sauce has thickened slightly, 2-3 minutes.
Drain the pasta and return it to the cooking pot; toss with the sauce and cheese.
Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve immediately.