Capellini with Goat Cheese & Mushrooms

Italians like to use the pasta cooking water to thicken sauces, especially those made without tomatoes. In this recipe, we use a few spoonfuls of cooking water and mix it with goat cheese and black pepper to create a creamy cheese sauce that pair nicely with pan-fried mushrooms.

Instructions

1. Season mushrooms with garlic, olive oil, parsley and half of the black pepper.
2. Cook mushrooms on high heat until brown and crisp, about 3 minutes on each side. Do not stir, just turn one time after the first 3 minutes.
3. Cook pasta according to directions, mixing 3 spoons of the cooking water with goat cheese until creamy.Add pepper.
4. Toss the pasta with the goat cheese, top with mushrooms and grated cheese.