A quick recipe with just a few simple ingredients which combine to produce a delightful and delicious result.
Serves 4 people Preparation time 15 mins Cooking time 30 mins Cost per portion £1.15
Method
1. Wash the mushrooms well, and then slice each one into about 4 pieces.
2. Put the cream in a large saucepan, then add the herbs, salt, black pepper and parmesan and stir them in.
3. Heat the cream gently then add the mushrooms and continue heating it all over a low to medium heat, stirring occasionally – let it all gently simmer for about 30 minutes.
4. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions; when the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the cream sauce.
5. Serve in warm bowls with a little bit of finely chopped parsley sprinkled on top.
Ingredients
400ml fresh double cream
400g mushrooms
¾ teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons dried mixed herbs (thyme, marjoram, oregano, parsley, sage, basil)
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
50g grated parmesan cheese
250g tagliatelle or any other pasta
Finely chopped fresh parsley to garnish
Additional Information
The sauce keeps well – in fact it tastes better if made a day ahead – the flavour from the mushrooms then has time to permeate into the cream, so if possible make the sauce and keep it in the fridge for a day, then just boil the pasta and add to the warmed up cream sauce when you are ready to eat.
I have been making this pasta for about 30 years – ever since I got the recipe from my older brother who used to make it while he was at university in California. (He studied at the University of San Diego – USD for short – although we used to call it ‘University of Sex and Drugs’.)!
Nutrition Information
| Nutrition | per 100g | per portion | women | men | child |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 280 kcal | 781 kcal | 39% | 31% | 43% |
| Protein | 5.6 g | 16 g | 35% | 29% | 65% |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g | 50 g | 22% | 17% | 23% |
| Total Sugars* | 1.5 g | 4.1 g | 5% | 3% | 5% |
| Fat | 21 g | 59 g | 85% | 62% | 85% |
| Mono Unsaturates* | 5.3 g | 15 g | |||
| Polyunsaturates* | 1.0 g | 2.8 g | |||
| Saturated Fat* | 13 g | 36 g | 180% | 120% | 180% |
| Fibre* | 1.1 g | 3.1 g | 13% | 13% | 21% |
| Salt | 0.4 g | 1.0 g | 17% | 17% | 26% |
* Percentage Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet for an average adult.
Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Allergens: Wheat, Gluten, Milk
Cost per recipe:£ 4.58
Cost per portion:£1.15