Gino D'Acampo's fusilli with salami & creamy mushroom sauce

Taking just 15 minutes from scratch to table, celebrity chef Gino D'Acampo created this pasta recipe to be quick, easy and cheap and it doesn't disappoint

Preparation: 5 mins
Cooking: About 10 mins
Serves: 4
Costing: £1.26 per serving

Nutritional information:
Energy(kcal) 585
Protein 30.2
Fat (g) 23.0
Of which saturates (g) 11.9
Carbohydrate (g) 66.7
Of which sugars (g) 4.6
Fibre (g) 3.2
Salt (g) 1.4

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What you need:

350g/12oz fusilli
70g pack salami (preferably salami Milano), cut into strips
250g pack chestnut mushrooms, sliced
250g tub mascarpone cheese
45ml/3tbsp dry white wine or water
pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
100g/4oz freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

What you do:

Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling salted water for 8-10 mins or according to packet instructions until al dente.
Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick frying pan and when hot, add the salami and fry over a medium heat, for 4-5 mins or until crisp and the fat has come out the salami. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the salami to a plate.
Return the pan to the heat, add the mushrooms to the salami oil and sauté over a medium heat for 6-8 mins stirring occasionally until nicely browned.
Add the mascarpone with the wine or water, nutmeg and seasoning to the pan, then cook gently, stirring until the sauce is smooth.
Drain the pasta in a colander and tip into the sauce with the salami. Cook over a low heat until the sauce has thickened slightly. Serve in bowls with plenty of Parmesan cheese on top.

Handy tips on pasta:

Make sure pasta water is salted and at a full rolling boil before adding the pasta and never cook pasta with the lid on.

Mushroom Bureau

Not only are mushrooms inexpensive and versatile, they are also satisfying, delicious and nutritious. Their succulent and unique meaty taste adds depth and gives a balanced flavour to dishes, making them a scrumptious meat substitute.