Fettucine With Rosy Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients

• 500 g fresh mushrooms, diced (1lb)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• salt and pepper, freshly ground, to taste
• 1/2 cup tomato puree (4 fl oz)
• 1/2 cup cream
• hot pepper sauce, a dash (optional)
• 500 g fettuccine pasta
• 2 teaspoons cornflour
• 2 tablespoons cold water

Directions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil & butter in a heavy-based saucepan, on gentle heat, until butter is soft.

2. 2

   Add garlic & mushrooms, cook, coating the mushrooms in the hot oil, for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add salt & pepper, tomato puree, cream & hot sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Meanwhile cook the pasta according to packet directions, then drain when cooked.

5. 5

   Mix the cornflour & water together then add to the simmering sauce, stirring until it thickens slightly, and serve.