Farfalle Pasta with Chanterelles and Thyme Sauce

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INGREDIENTS
7 ounces farfalle pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup smoked ham (substitute tofu for vegetarians), cubed
2 cups fresh chanterelle mushrooms, quartered
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons crème fraiche (substitute soy cream for vegans)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste

PREPARATION
1. Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling water with a little salt and oil.

2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a Dutch oven and stir-fry the ham or tofu, chanterelles, onion, and garlic over a medium heat for 5 minutes.

3. Add the cream and the thyme, season and simmer for a further 5 minutes. Check the seasoning.

4. Place the cooked pasta in a heated serving dish, top with the sauce and serve immediately.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Calories: 626

Courtesy of The Big Book of Quick & Healthy Recipes, Published by Hearst Books / Sterling Publishing ©2007.

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