Mushroom Pasta Risottata

Name: Mushroom Pasta Risottata
Cuisine: Southern, African, European, American, Greek, Mediterranean, Moroccan
Ingredients: 4 Tbsp butter, divided; 1 shallot, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 3 cups thinly-sliced mushrooms; 1 1/2 cups short pasta (shells, penne, ziti); 1/2 cup white wine; 3–4 cups water (or stock); 3 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese; Salt and pepper, to taste