Creamy Mushroom & Garlic Pasta

recipe

• 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!