Pasta With Walnut Lemon Cream Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 lb pasta, uncooked (linguine or penne works well)
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

In small saucepan, stir together whipping cream and lemon peel; simmer until cream is reduced by one-third, about 15 minutes.
Cook the pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in large skillet, melt butter; saute mushrooms. Drain pasta and combine with cream, mushrooms, walnuts and cheese; toss lightly. Add salt and pepper; sprinkle with parsley.