Creamy Fettucine with Porcini Mushrooms

By luvs2cook

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1/4 cup dried porcini mushrooms (about 1/4 ounce)
• 12 ounces uncooked fettuccine
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 6 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 2 tablespoons (1-inch) cut fresh chives

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine 1/2 cup boiling water and mushrooms in a small bowl; cover and let stand 30 minutes or until soft. Drain through a sieve over a bowl, reserving soaking liquid. Finely chop mushrooms.

2. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.

3. Combine mushrooms and cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Stir in salt, pepper, and reserved mushroom soaking liquid; simmer 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add pasta and reserved 1/4 cup pasta water to pan; toss well to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and chives. Serve immediately.