Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced very thin
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups very thinly sliced fennel bulbs
  • 6 ounces fresh fettuccine
  • 13 cup heavy cream
  • 1 sun-dried tomato, slivered
  • 1/2 tablespoon minced fennel tops
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Freshly grated Italian Parmesan cheese

Method

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet.
  • Add the mushrooms and saute over medium heat until they begin to wilt.
  • Add the garlic, stir for a few seconds, then stir in the fennel.
  • Cook until the fennel begins to soften, about five minutes.
  • Cover the pan and cook over low heat until the vegetables are tender, about another 10 minutes.
  • Bring four quarts of water to a boil.
  • Cook the fettuccine for three minutes, then drain.
  • Uncover the skillet and stir in the cream, sun-dried tomato and fennel tops.
  • Cook over high heat for a minute or two, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, toss to combine the ingredients, then divide between two plates and serve with Parmesan cheese on the side.