Fettuccine with Mushroom-Gorgonzola Sauce

Serves 4

3 tbsp olive oil

1.5 onions, chopped

6 large garlic cloves, minced

1.5 lbs crimini mushrooms, sliced

1.5 lbs fettuccine

1 1/4 cups whipping cream

3 oz Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled

3/4 cup chopped fresh chives

6 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

3 tbsp chopped fresh basil

Heat oil in heavy skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic. Saute until onions are tender, about 8 minutes. Add mushrooms, saute until tender, about 20 minutes. 

Cook fettuccine.

Add 1 1/4 cups whipping cream and cheese to mushroom mixture. Simmer gently over medium heat until cheese melts, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Stir in chives, parsley and basil.

Add sauce to pasta, toss to coat. Serve