Creamy Mushroom & Garlic Pasta

recipe

• Step 1
  Clean & thinly slice the mushrooms.
• Step 2
  Roughly chop the hazelnuts, if using.
• Step 3
  Wash & roughly chop the parsley, if using.
• Step 4
  Peel, halve & thinly slice the shallots.
• Step 5
  In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve a ladle of cooking water before draining the pasta.
• Step 6
  Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the shallots & cook for 2-3 min, stirring often, until translucent.
• Step 7
  Add the mushrooms. Season with salt, pepper & a pinch of red pepper flakes (optional). Cook for 4-5 min, until the mushrooms are softened & lightly browned.
• Step 8
  Grate in the garlic & continue cooking for 1-2 min.
• Step 9
  Add the cream cheese & mix well to create a smooth sauce.
• Step 10
  Add the pasta & the reserved cooking water. Season with salt & pepper. Mix everything together & continue cooking for 2-3 min.
• Step 11
  Serve the creamy mushroom pasta! Garnish with chopped parsley & chopped hazelnuts (optional). Enjoy!