Creamy Mushroom & Garlic Pasta

Step 1

Wash and cut the mushrooms into strips.

Step 2

Roughly chop the hazelnuts.

Step 3

If you have some, wash and roughly chop the parsley.

Step 4

Peel and cut the shallots in half. Then cut them into thin strips.

Step 5

In a pan of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. At the end of cooking, reserve a small ladle of cooking water, then drain the pasta.

Step 6

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a frying pan over high heat. Add the shallots and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring.

Step 7

Add the mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper and mix. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, until the vegetables are golden brown.

Step 8

Add the grated garlic and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 9

Add the cream cheese and mix well until you obtain a smooth sauce.

Step 10

Then add the pasta and the reserved cooking water. Season with salt and pepper and mix everything together. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 11

Serve the creamy mushroom pasta in a deep plate. Sprinkle with chopped parsley (optional) and crushed hazelnuts. Re-season to taste, and it's ready!