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Creamy Balsamic Shell Pasta with Shiitake Mushrooms and Herbs

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb pasta of choice I did large shells because I feel like they hold the mushrooms and sauce really well
  • 1 cup of shiitake mushrooms sliced
  • A few sprigs of thyme
  • 1 large shallot sliced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • Olive oil
  • 3/4 cup balsamic it will reduce significantly
  • 1/3 cup full fat greek yogurt
  • Pasta water as needed
  • Parsley for garnish
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan

Instructions

  • Heat a large pot of salted water and cook pasta according to box. Reserve about 1/2 a cup of pasta water. You probably won’t need all of it, but good to have as needed as you build your sauce.
  • Add olive oil to a large skillet, and add sliced shallots. Cook for about 3-4 min or until they start to soften. Add in sliced shiitake mushrooms, followed by butter and thyme. Cook for another 5-7 min or until mushrooms soften and fully coated in butter.
  • Add balsamic and reduce heat to low. Cook stirring often for about 10-12 min or until the balsamic is reduced by more than half and mushrooms are a deep dark red color. Add in greek yogurt, heavy cream and pasta water. Cook on low until everything is creamy and combined. Season to taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Add pasta to the pan, along with parmesan cheese. Still until everything is combined, creamy and smooth.
  • Serve with more parmesan and parsley for garnish. Enjoy