Linguini with Garlic & Mushrooms

By tulawdog

Ingredients

• 500 g Linguini
• 500 g Portabellini mushrooms, sliced
• 2 large leeks, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup reduced fat cream (optional)
• juice of 1/2 lemon
• salt & pepper to taste
• fresh oregano to serve (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

* Bring a large pot of water to the boil and add the linguini. Cook for +- 10 minutes until Al dente.
* Meanwhile, in a large sauce pan, fry the mushrooms and leeks until all the liquid from the mushrooms have evaporated and the mushrooms have started to brown (+- 5-7 minutes). Add the garlic and fry for another minute.
* Add the cream and lemon juice and season to taste.
* Drain the linguini and toss through the sauce. Serve with extra cracked black pepper and a few Oregano leaves.