Portabella Mushrooms W/ Pappardelle

The creamy mushroomy flavor of this dish makes it one of my favorite things to eat! We like it enough to eat for a main dish, but it would be a nice side dish as well!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb pappardelle pasta (or linguine, or whatever)
• 1  lb portabella mushroom
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  small onion, diced
•  salt and black pepper
• 2  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1  tablespoon tomato paste
• 1⁄2 cup red wine
• 1⁄2 cup  cream
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped parsley
• 1  tablespoon  minced rosemary or 1  tablespoon marjoram
•  parmesan cheese, for serving

Directions

1. Cook pasta.
2. Heat oil in large skillet, add onion & cook over medium heat until lightly colored.
3. Raise heat, add sliced mushrooms (remove mushroom gills first, if you prefer) & saute until they begin to brown (~5 min.).
4. Season with salt, pepper, & add 1/2 garlic.
5. Mix tomato paste & wine, add it to mushrooms.
6. Lower heat & cook ~ 5 minute.
7. If pan dries, add a little water.
8. Add pasta, herbs, cream & remaining garlic to the mushrooms.
9. Correct seasonings & serve.