Creamy Morel Mushroom Pasta

Ingredients

Parsley

1/4 cup, freshly chopped

Salt and pepper

to taste

Pasta

8 ounces, of your choice

Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup, freshly grated

Heavy cream

1 cup

White wine

1/2 cup

Garlic

2 cloves, finely minced

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Morel mushrooms

1 cup, thoroughly cleaned and sliced

Instructions

1. In a large pot, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Don't forget to salt the water for added flavor. Once the pasta is cooked, drain and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the morel mushrooms and sauté until they are soft and golden, about 5 minutes.
3. Next, add the finely minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for another minute, until the garlic becomes fragrant.
4. Pour in the white wine, letting it simmer until it reduces by half. This process imbues the mushrooms with a wonderful depth of flavor.
5. Stir in the heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Allow the sauce to simmer until it thickens into a rich, creamy consistency.
6. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing it gently to ensure each strand is beautifully coated in the creamy mushroom sauce.
7. Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust accordingly.
8. Serve the pasta hot, garnishing each bowl with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley and a little extra Parmesan cheese if desired.