Creamy Mushroom Alfredo

By Pearly

Ingredients

• 3 c (8oz) rigatoni, uncooked
• 2 T butter or margarine
• 4 c (12oz) sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 pkg cream cheese, cut into small cubes
• 2/3 c milk
• Salt to taste
• 4 T grated parmesan cheese, divided
• 2 T fresh parsley, chopped
• Pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package instruction. Drain.

Meanwhile, in large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add mushrooms and garlic. Cook 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium.

Add cream cheese, milk and salt, stirring until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.

Toss hot pasta, sauce, 2 T Parmesan cheese and parsley. Season with pepper. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese.