The Head Chef at The Conservatory at The Cellars-Hohenort, Paul Nash, shares his favourite Winter Recipe: Mushroom Pasta.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 500g Tagliatelle
• 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 cup dried porcini
• 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 cup full cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped, fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

To rehydrate the mushrooms, place them in a bowl with two cups of water and let them soak for about 15 minutes. Water should be warm and not boiling hot. Drain the water from the mushrooms and slice into pieces, keep the stock of the mushrooms to add to your sauce at a later stage.

Slice your onions and chop your garlic. Heat your pan to a medium heat and add the butter and olive oil, once the oil is hot add the onions and garlic and sauté until golden brown, add the hydrated chopped mushrooms and then the white wine and reduce the wine down in the pan to a 1/3.

Add the cream and the mushroom /vegetable stock and let reduce until the desired taste has developed, season with salt and pepper and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to break the richness of the cream in the dish.

Just before the sauce is ready to serve grate half of the Parmesan cheese into the sauce and pull of the heat, add the fresh chopped parsley and serve with your al dente cooked pasta.

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About The Cellars-Hohenort
A Relais & Châteauxhotel, The Cellars-Hohenortis part of The Liz McGrath Collection. This five-star destination is located in an area that is known as ‘Cape Town’s Vineyard’ - the historical Constantia Valley, only 15 minutes’ drive from Cape Town’s city centre. The hotel features 51 elegant guest rooms and suites, including a two-bedroom Villa and the exclusive Madiba Villa, with three bedrooms, a dining room, lounge with fireplace, private pool, and a service kitchen and bar. All rooms boast breathtaking views of South Africa’s iconic Table Mountain range and the property’s extraordinary gardens. 

Two award-winning restaurants, Greenhouseand The Conservatory, take guests on an unforgettable culinary journey. Greenhouse has been consistently ranked as one of the country’s Top 10 Restaurantsby the prestigious Eat Out Mercedes-Benz Restaurant Awards on nine occasions in the last ten years. 

Stepping in from the natural backdrop of the lush gardens, the Fresh Wellness Spais a space for guests to unwind and enjoy a selection of pampering signature treatments using indigenous ingredients and authentic spa techniques. 

To ensure the most comfortable of stays, The Cellars-Hohenort features two pools, a tennis court and Sun Lounge – as well as its own vineyards. The hotel presents the perfect location for weddingsand special functions.

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It’s roasting at The Conservatory at Cellars-Hohenort every Sunday!

Spend quality time with friends & family over a traditional Sunday Roast at The Conservatory at Cellars-Hohenort in Cape Town. Enjoy slow cooked roast beef, crispy roast potatoes and fresh seasonal garden vegetables. And what better than to end off your lunch with a traditional Yorkshire pudding.

VENUE:  The Conservatory at Cellars-Hohenort, 93 Brommersvlei Road, Constantia

PRICE: R145 per person Booking is essential.

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Celebrate the most romantic day of the year at one of the three renowned properties within The Collection by Liz McGrath. On the 14 February 2018, The Cellars-Hohenort, in Constantia, Cape Town, invites you to enjoy a delectable six-course Valentine’s Day dinner at The Conservatory restaurant for just R695 per person. Take a romantic stroll through our beautiful gardens with your significant other, before sitting down to share a pre-dinner glass of bubbles while we prepare your food journey.

The menu consists of: a welcome drink on arrival, West Coast Oyster served with cucumber, basil, tomato and cayenne espuma. Cape Malay Seared Tuna Tataki served with octopus carpaccio, charred cauliflower and coriander salsa, lemon atchar and jintan putih vinaigrette. Springbok loin and Blueberries served with salt baked celeriac, onion marmalade, wild carrots and juniper jus. For dessert, begin with an Elderflower Sherbet served with grilled peaches, burrata panna cotta. Textures of Strawberry and Cream served with Amarula mousse, white chocolate and vanilla crumble. Complete your dining experience with Petit Fours served with coffee or tea.  

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