Crab and Artichoke Fettuccine

3/4 lb. fettuccine or preferred pasta
2 TBSP. butter
2 TBSP. chopped garlic
10 mushrooms, quartered
1 can artichoke heart halves or quarters
1 pint heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 lb. crab meat (imitation works great)
2 TBSP. chopped fresh parsley, optional

Cook pasta, drain, reserve.
Heat butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
Add mushrooms and saute until lightly browned. Add artichokes and toss with mushrooms and garlic.
Add cream and parmesan cheese; simmer to reduce and thicken for 1-2 minutes.
Add crab and reserved fettuccine and toss to thoroughly heat and coat.
Sprinkle fresh parsley on top.

(recipe courtesy of a costco cookbook)