mushrooms and pasta

(2 RATINGS)
42 Pinches
GUATAY, CA
Updated on Oct 11, 2011

This is a Better Homes & Garden recipe. It's fast, easy and quite tasty with a side salad and garlic bread.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
  • 3 - garlic cloves, minced
  • 12 ounces fresh button mushrooms, halved or quartered (4 1/2 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme, crushed
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups hot cooked pasta
  • - snipped fresh parsley (optional)

How To Make mushrooms and pasta

  • Step 1
    In a large skillet heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in mushrooms, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Cook 4 to 5 minutes more or until mushrooms are tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add cream. Bring just to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted.
  • Step 2
    To serve, place hot cooked pasta in serving bowl. Spoon mushroom sauce over pasta. Sprinkle with parsley.

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