Penne With Mushroom And Tarragon Cream - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces button mushrooms
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, finely chopped
salt and pepper
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 lb penne

Preparation

Melt the butter in a frying pan. Add the mushrooms and saute gently for about 1 minute.
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Add the tarragon, salt and pepper, cream and lemon zest. Stir over low heat for 2 minutes.
Add the Parmesan cheese and cook gently for 3 minutes, until the mixture thickens slightly.
Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and stir into the sauce. Serve immediately.