Creamy Mushroom Pasta

INGREDIENTS 

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• 1 T. fresh thyme, chopped
• salt and pepper
• 1½ cups water
• 1 pound cavatappi or macaroni pasta
• 1 pound cremini mushrooms, quartered
• 4 T. unsalted butter
• 8 oz. Trader Joe's Mushroom Medley
• 8 oz. mascarpone cheese (or full fat sour cream)
• 1 cup grated Parmesan   

DIRECTIONS  

1. Combine the cream, garlic, shallot, thyme, 2 t. salt, a generous amount of pepper and 1½ cups water in a large pot and boil uncovered, over medium-high heat. 
2. Add the pasta and cremini mushrooms and stir to combine. Cover and cook for 1 minute, then turn off the heat. Stir the pasta a few times quickly, then cover and steam for 9 to 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushroom mix, salt and and cook, stirring a few times, until the mushrooms are softened and turning crispy on the bottom, 7 to 8 minutes.
4. When the pasta is al dente, turn the heat back to low and stir in the mascarpone, Parmesan, and cook until silky and smooth. 

Recipe Image: Foodhub