Want to do meatless Mondays, but at a loss for what to make? Try this pasta dish. It's ready in a jiffy, is easy, delicious and very rich. It's great to seve to company.
1 T. olive oil
5 T. butter, divided
16 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced (white button, Cremini, Portobello, or Shiitake)
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 t. salt
16 oz. fettuccine pasta
1/4 t. salt
pepper, to taste
1 1/2 c. shredded Parmesan cheese
3 green onions, chopped
Cook pasta in well salted boiling water according to package directions; drain.
While pasta is cooking, heat 1 T. olive oil and 1 T. butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add mushrooms and garlic; sprinkle on 1/8 t. salt. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until mushrooms are soft. Season with more salt, if needed. Remove skillet from heat.
Add pasta to mushrooms with remaining 4 T. butter. Add remaining 1/4 t. salt. Gently reheat until butter is melted and pasta is warm; add Parmesan cheese; reheat pasta, stirring until cheese is melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve pasta garnished with chopped green onions.
6 servings.