Angel Hair Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Angel hair pasta lends a delicate look to this rich side dish with a cheesy mushroom sauce.


Angel Hair Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

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Servings: 4 side-dish servings
Total Time: 20 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 4 ounces
    angel hair pasta (capellini)
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  • 1-1/2 cups
    sliced fresh mushrooms
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  • 1 medium
    onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
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  • 1 tablespoon
    margarine or butter
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  • 1 3-ounce package
    cream cheese, cut into cubes
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/8 teaspoon
    pepper
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  • 1/3 cup
    milk
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  • 2 tablespoons
    snipped chives
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Directions
1.
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
2.
Meanwhile, for sauce, in a medium saucepan cook the mushrooms and onion in the margarine or butter until vegetables are tender. Stir in cream cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted. Gradually stir in milk and chives; heat through.
3.
Pour sauce over pasta. Toss to coat. Serve immediately. Makes four side-dish servings.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 234, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 243 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 7 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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