Recipe: Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Serves: 6

Total Time: 40 minutes

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Shallots and garlic.

Mushrooms.

Simmering sauce.

Creamy Mushroom Pasta.

Wine, broth, and cream.

Ingredients: 

• 1, 16-ounce package pasta, such as farfalle
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 20 ounces crimini mushrooms, sliced
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 cup white wine, such as sauvignon blanc 
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper
• 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of water to boil, add pasta and cook according to package directions.  Drain and set aside.
2. While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. 
3. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to brown, approximately 5 minutes. 
4. Add shallots and garlic and cook until softened and fragrant, approximately 3 minutes.
5. Add the thyme and white wine and simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Add chicken broth and simmer until liquid has reduced by half, approximately 10 minutes.
7. Add heavy cream and simmer for 5 more minutes, until sauce has thickened slightly.  
8. Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste. 
9. In a large bowl combine the pasta and sauce.  
10. Divide pasta among bowls or plates and sprinkle with parsley (optional).