Pasta with Mushrooms and Speck

By LoriCaputo

Ingredients

• 4 oz. speck, in a few thick slices
• 1 tbs. oil
• 8 oz. white mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper
• 14 oz. tagliatelle
• 2 tbs. parsley, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Slice the speck into narrow strips and cut into 1 inch pieces. Warm the oil, add the speck, and sauté until heated through, about 2 – 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and sauté until slightly softened; 4 – 5 minutes. Add cream and season. Simmer over medium heat until sauce thickens, 8 – 10 minutes. Cook pasta and toss with the sauce, sprinkle on parsley and serve.