Easy Angel Hair Pasta With Creamy Mushroom Sauce |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Don't let the simplicity of this easy recipe fool you, it's good enough to serve to guests, when you make this you will get rave reviews! This dish is best served as soon as it is made. Ingredients:
8 ounces angel hair pasta |
3 cups fresh white button mushrooms, sliced (can use more or less mushrooms) |
1 medium onion, finely chopped |
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (optional or to taste) |
3 -4 tablespoons butter (more if needed) |
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese (cut into small cubes) |
salt and black pepper |
2/3 cup half-and-half cream or 2/3 cup full-fat milk |
3 -4 tablespoons chives, snipped |
grated parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. For the sauce; in a medium saucepan cook the mushrooms in butter until the mushrooms loose there moister (you can remove the mushrooms or leave them in the saucepan).
2. Add in onions and garlic; saute for about 3 minutes, or until the onions are soft (adding in more butter if needed).
3. Stir in the cream cheese; cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the cheese has melted.
4. Gradually add in half and half cream or milk and chives; stir to heat through.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until only al dente; drain and place in a large serving bowl.
7. Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta; toss to coat.
8. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over top and serve.
9. Pass more Parmesan cheese at the table,.
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