Mushrooms and Pasta

from Better Homes & Gardens

ingredients

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

directions

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.

2. To serve, place hot cooked pasta in serving bowl. Spoon mushroom sauce over pasta. Sprinkle with parsley.