Shelly's More Expensive and Elaborate Carb Fix

I adopted this recipe after Shelly left the site. Although she has been under the influence of South Beach, this girl knows good carbs. Shelly's original comments: "This is also from a Frugal Gourmet cookbook. Delicious and simple. Cooking time includes the 2 hours to reconstitute the dried mushrooms."

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  ounces dried porcini mushrooms, soaked in water for 2 hours, drained and chopped
• 1  medium yellow onion, chopped
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4 cup  whipping cream
• 1  teaspoon tomato paste
•  salt and pepper
• 1  lb dry pasta, cooked according to package directions (I like penne or fettucini)
•  parmesan cheese, for topping

Directions

1. Saute mushrooms, onion and garlic in olive oil in large frying pan for a few minutes.
2. Add cream, tomato paste and salt and pepper.
3. Simmer for a few minutes.
4. Toss with pasta.
5. Garnish with parmesan.