Mushroom Alfredo recipe

Step 1

Boil pasta according to package directions. When done, drain and reserve 1/2 C pasta water.

Step 2

While pasta is boiling, slice mushrooms 1/4" thick. Place in sauté pan with 3 tbsp butter and sauté until done (about 5 minutes).

Step 3

In a separate sauce pan, melt remaining butter and add cream and 1/2 & 1/2 along with garlic cloves and warm over medium heat for 5-6 minutes.

Step 4

Place pasta noodles in a large bowl and add salt, pepper, reserved pasta water and cheese and then pour warmed liquid over while tossing together with 2 spoons.

Step 5

Continue until Cheese has all melted and the sauce is thickened.

Step 6

Top with sautéed mushrooms, lemon juice and garnish with chopped basil.

Step 7

Serve warm.