Description
This Garlic Mushroom Pasta is a rich, creamy, and comforting vegetarian dish featuring sautéed mushrooms and fragrant garlic tossed with tender pasta in a luscious cream sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, it combines simple pantry staples into a flavorful and satisfying meal that can be easily customized to your liking.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 3–4 Garlic Cloves, freshly minced
- 12 oz Cremini or Button Mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
- 8 oz Pasta (Fettuccine or Spaghetti)
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley or Thyme, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook your pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about one cup of pasta water before draining to use later for adjusting the sauce consistency.
- Sauté the Mushrooms and Garlic: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release moisture and turn golden brown, about 6-8 minutes. Add the minced garlic in the last minutes and sauté until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine with mushrooms and garlic. Let the sauce simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss gently to coat each strand with the creamy mushroom sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Finish with Cheese and Herbs: Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and stir until melted and fully incorporated. Mix in the chopped fresh parsley or thyme for freshness and color before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh mushrooms for the best texture and flavor.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to allow mushrooms to brown instead of steam.
- Reserve pasta water to help loosen the sauce and help it cling to the pasta.
- Toast garlic gently on medium heat to prevent bitterness from burning.
- Grate your own Parmesan cheese for superior melt and taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg