RisaG posted 12-11-98 5:45 PM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Pasta with Parmesan, Mushroom and Tomato Sauce
Recipe By : Adapted from While The Pasta Cooks by Andrew Schloss
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Special Pasta Dishes
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb. pasta -- any shape
1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium onion -- chopped
3/4 lb. medium mushrooms -- clean/stem/chop
2 tsp. fresh thyme
2 cloves garlic -- minced
4 plum tomatoes -- stemmed/chopped
salt and pepper -- to taste
2 tbsp. Italian parsley -- chopped
6 tbsp. Parmesan cheese -- grated
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and stir a few times to ensure that the pasta does not stick to itself.
Boil vigorously for the time recommended on the pasta package or until the pasta is tender.
While the pasta cooks, heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat, add the onion, and cook for 1 minute.
Add the mushrooms and cook until they lose their raw look, about 2 minutes. Add the thyme, garlic, tomatoes, salt and pepper and cook until the tomatoes soften, about 3 minutes.
If the mixture becomes too dry, add up to 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Stir in the parsley.
Drain the pasta and toss it in a serving bowl with the sauce and the cheese, adding more salt and pepper if needed.