Description
Creamy mushroom pasta is a delightful and comforting dish that combines tender pasta with a rich, velvety sauce made from fresh mushrooms, garlic, and cream. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also visually appealing, making it a favorite among friends and family. With each bite, you’ll experience the savory flavors of umami mushrooms balanced by the creaminess of heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. This dish promises to turn any meal into a celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme), optional
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions; drain.
- Sauté Mushrooms and Garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add mushrooms; cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Stir in minced garlic.
- Create the Sauce: Pour heavy cream into skillet while stirring; simmer until slightly thickened. Mix in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add drained pasta to the skillet; toss with sauce, adding reserved cooking water as needed for desired consistency.
- Finish: Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm with extra cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg