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August 8, 2011
Quick Mushroom Cream Pasta
Pasta
Prep time:
5 minutesCooking time:
15 minutes“This pasta dish is great for a crowd. Simply double the recipe using the full 8-ounce package of mushrooms, half-pint of cream, 16-ounce package of pasta and doubling the remaining ingredients.”
Ingredients
Serves 4
- 4 ounces fresh mushrooms
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta or spaghetti
Directions
1
Chop mushrooms. Combine mushrooms and wine in a large skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook until wine is reduced to 1/4 cup.
2
Add cream and tarragon to skillet. Cook until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in green onions, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
3
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
4
Mound pasta in a serving bowl. Top with sauce. Toss gently to coat.
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Fresh pasta cooks in about half the time it takes for dried pasta. So look for fresh angel hair pasta in the refrigerated foods case in your favorite supermarket.
Great Pairings
Creamy Cheddar Potatoes
Grandma didn't have to call us to dinner twice when she served these potatoes.
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