Tonight I'm cooking for one as Hubby is on his way back from Ireland. I hate and I'm useless at cooking for one. Too often do I end up having a bowl of cereal because I don't have the motivation to make anything else. Well tonight I decided I should make an effort. With some mushrooms and creme fraiche in the fridge I set about making a creamy mushroom pasta dish. I really enjoyed it and it was like a big hug from inside while I wait for Hubby to return.
Now, should I leave the remainder pancake batter for Hubby when he gets back, or do I whip up a batch of pancakes now?...the Nutella is calling...
Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Serves 1
splash of olive oil
handful of mushrooms
1 clove of garlic, chopped
1 tsp parsley
1 huge big dollop of creme fraiche
80g spaghetti, dried
1) Get pasta on the boil. Gently fry the mushrooms in the olive oil until softened. Stir in garlic and fry for another minute. Stir in creme fraiche and parsley.
2) Once pasta has cooked mix it in with the sauce and serve.
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
A Big Hug in a Bowl - Creamy Mushroom Pasta
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Mmmmm that looks divine. I love mushrooms but Hubby despises them so I dont get to eat them very often. But that would be my ideal meal for one too.
When I was living alone, it was either take away or raviolis. Good on you for serving yourself such a lovely meal.
Claire - only recently have I started to eat mushrooms where it is a main ingredient.
pixie - I certainly felt better for making the effort.
I'd be useless cooking for one. I too have gone down the bowl of cereals route on the very odd occasion.
Pleased you motivated yourself into cooking a bowl of comforting pasta.
A great dish Jules and good on you for cooking for 1. I also enjoy mushrooms in pasta and really like the sound of adding creme fraiche instead of cream.
Rosie x
This looks so delicious I love mushrooms and pasta together, great recipe. :-)
Margaret - I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who hates cooking for one!
Rosie - creme fraiche is a great alternative to cream.
Jenna - thank you :)
This looks absolutely delicious!
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Awesome pasta,
Now I'm waiting for the pancakes!
I know what you mean about not bothering with cooking when it's just for me. I have to say thought that your efforts look like they really paid off. That's a great looking bowl of pasta.
spinningtape, cindy & sylvie - thank you for your kind comments.
This sounds like perfect fair for one or two :D I find it hard to cook for just one as well so find myself eating a lot of leftovers despite cutting recipes in half :D...good thing I like most leftovers :D
Bellini valli - it's so good to see I'm not on my own when it comes for cooking for one. Leftovers are good!
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