Creamy Fettucine with Porcini Mushrooms

Ingredients
1/2 C. boiling water
1/4 C. dried porcini mushrooms (about 1/4 oz.)
12 oz. uncooked fettuccine
1/2 C. whipping cream
3/4 t. salt
1/4 t. freshly ground black pepper
6 T. grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
2 T. (1-inch) cut fresh chives
Directions
Combine 1/2 C. boiling water and mushrooms in a small bowl; cover and let stand 30 minutes or until soft.  Drain through a sieve over a bowl, reserving soaking liquid.  Finely chop mushrooms.

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.  Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/4 C. pasta water.

Combine mushrooms and cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer.  Stir in salt, pepper, and reserved mushroom soaking liquid.; simmer 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.  Add pasta and reserved 1/4 C. pasta water to pan; toss well to coat.  Sprinkle with cheese and chives.  Serve immediately

6 servings
329 calories, 10.6g fat, 12.3g protein, 44.4g carbs, 2g fiber
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