Description
Creamy mushroom pasta is a rich and flavorful dish, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. This easy recipe will become your go-to comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 2 cups fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water. Add pasta and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- 2. Sauté the Mushrooms: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- 3. Add Garlic and Cream: Stir in minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently.
- 4. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Drain the pasta (reserving some water) and add it to the skillet with the mushroom sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
- 5. Incorporate Cheese and Seasoning: Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6. Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For more texture, consider adding spinach or zucchini as additional vegetables.
- If you prefer a spicy kick, add chili flakes or lemon zest.
- Reserve pasta water for adjusting sauce consistency if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (230g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg