Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs. green beans, washed, trimmed, cooked until al dente and shocked.
• 2 lbs. assorted mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
• 2-3 T. minced garlic
• 1-2 T, minced thyme
• 4 T. butter
• 2 T. AP flour
• 1 cup half and half
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup shredded parmesan
• ¼ cup toasted pine nuts or toasted slivered almonds
• 1 cup shallots, sliced thin and fried

Procedure:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Melt 2 t, of butter in medium sauté pan and add the garlic and thyme and mushrooms. Sauté until the mixture is dry. Toss with the beans and adjust seasoning. In a saucepan, melt the remaining 2 T. butter. Add the flour, half and half, cream and bring up to a simmer. Let it cook for a about 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly.

Add the parmesan and adjust seasoning.