Ingredients
1
cup hot water
1
package (about 1 oz) dried porcini or cèpe mushrooms
2
tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1
small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
2
cloves garlic, finely chopped
1
cup whipping (heavy) cream
1/2
teaspoon salt
8
oz uncooked fettuccine
Coarsely ground pepper
Preparation
In small bowl, pour water over mushrooms. Let stand 30 minutes; drain.* Coarsely chop mushrooms. Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package; keep warm.
Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook mushrooms, onion and garlic in oil, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. Stir in whipping cream and salt. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Return fettuccine to saucepan. Pour sauce over fettuccine; toss until fettuccine is well coated. Serve with pepper.