Almost Instant Mushroom Sauce With Fettuccine

Submitted by pansies

"This is quite a quick sauce, the longest part is slicing the mushrooms. Good when you want something quick but not from a jar or a can."

ingredients

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid; return pasta to pot.
Meanwhile, in large skillet heat oil until hot. Add mushrooms, green onions and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until mushrooms are tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
Stir in tomato, basil and salt; cook until tomato is just warm, about 1 minute.
To pasta in pot stir in ricotta cheese and enough cooking liquid to make a creamy sauce.
Add mushroom mixture; toss. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and ground black pepper, if desired.