Mediterranean Cooking

Pasta with Jamón ConsorcioSerrano, Mushrooms, Truffled Cheese & Citrus paired with Cava de Guarda Superior Gran Reserva

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This Cava is the ultimate in complexity. With great aromatic intensity, Cava Gran Reserva stands out for having its own personality and complex aroma, thanks to more than 30 months aging in bottle.

30 minutes

Difficulty

2 people

A dish made for those who love layered flavors and a perfect pairing. Jamón ConsorcioSerrano adds depth and elegance; the mushrooms bring out the earthy notes that complement the truffle; and the lemon zest with fresh herbs lifts each bite. Perfect to enjoy with a Cava de Guarda Superior Gran Reserva. With over 30 months of aging, the toasted notes from its long time in bottle enhance the umami flavors of this dish.

Ingredients

1 lb orecchiette pasta

6 slices Jamón Consorcio Serrano, toasted and cut into small strips

8 oz mushrooms, thinly sliced (shiitake, portobello, or cremini)

1/3 cup truffled cheese, grated

1/4 cup white wine

1 tbsp unsalted butter

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 large shallot, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

Zest of 1 lemon

1/2 tbsp fresh rosemary and 1/2 parsley, finely chopped

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup pasta cooking water (reserved)

Instructions

Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente.

Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, drain, and set aside.

In a skillet, cook the jamón until crispy. Set aside.

In the same skillet, add one tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the shallot and garlic over medium heat until tender.

Remove and set aside.

In the same skillet, sauté the mushrooms with the remaining tablespoon of oil and the butter over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes, until golden.

Add the sautéed shallots and garlic, the pasta, truffle cheese, and a bit of the reserved cooking water.

Toss gently over low heat until a light sauce forms.

Turn off the heat and adjust salt if needed.

Fold in the crispy jamón, lemon zest, parsley, rosemary, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Serve hot—and enjoy with a glass of Cava de Guarda Superior Gran Reserva. To enjoy the experience to the fullest, serve your Cava at 10 °C. This way, you can appreciate its full complexity, both aromatically and on the palate.

DOREEN COLONDRES (@doreencolondres)

Passionate about conscious cooking and holistic wellbeing, she has built a career that combines gastronomy, lifestyle and communication. As a chef and content creator, she has shared her vision through digital platforms and audiovisual projects, connecting with a community that seeks to eat better without complications.

Appointed by the European Union as ambassador for our new educational campaign, with the aim of training professionals, consumers and students about the prestigious food regions and Cavas of D.O. Cava and Jamón ConsorcioSerrano, a recognition that reinforces her commitment to the dissemination of quality gastronomy.

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