PASTA WITH WALNUT LEMON CREAM SAUCE

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Adapted from California Walnuts. This speedy main meal or delicious side is ready in less than 30 minutes. Garnish with extra grated lemon peel and walnuts. Note: I've made this minus the mushrooms and still great.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 lb pasta, uncooked (linguine or penne works well)
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In small saucepan, stir together whipping cream and lemon peel; simmer until cream is reduced by one-third, about 15 minutes.
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in large skillet, melt butter; saute mushrooms. Drain pasta and combine with cream, mushrooms, walnuts and cheese; toss lightly. Add salt and pepper; sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 760.3, Fat 36.7, SaturatedFat 18.7, Cholesterol 99, Sodium 121, Carbohydrate 89.3, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 4, Protein 19.5

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