Description
Creamy garlic mushroom pasta brings rich Italian flavors to your dinner table. Savory mushrooms and herbs create a simple yet elegant meal you’ll want to enjoy again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 10 ounces (280 grams) mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Cooking Fats:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water at high heat for 8-10 minutes until al dente, maintaining one cup of starchy cooking liquid before draining.
- Warm olive oil and butter in a spacious skillet over medium temperature, creating a smooth, golden base.
- Introduce minced garlic to the pan, allowing it to release its aromatic essence for 30-45 seconds without browning.
- Incorporate sliced mushrooms into the fragrant mixture, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until edges caramelize and texture becomes tender.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, stirring continuously while gradually blending grated Parmesan cheese until sauce transforms into a rich, creamy consistency.
- Combine cooked pasta with the luxurious sauce, gently folding to ensure even coating, and adjust thickness by incorporating reserved pasta water as needed.
- Elevate flavors with a precise sprinkle of salt and freshly cracked black pepper, ensuring balanced seasoning.
- Finish the dish by scattering chopped fresh parsley across the surface, adding a vibrant touch of color and herbaceous note.
- Serve immediately while sauce remains glossy and pasta maintains optimal temperature.
Notes
- Boost mushroom flavor by using a mix of varieties like shiitake, cremini, and oyster for complex taste and texture.
- Control sauce thickness by gradually adding reserved pasta water, creating a silky, perfectly coated pasta.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or half-and-half to reduce calories without sacrificing creaminess.
- Consider adding protein like grilled chicken or crispy pancetta to transform this into a more substantial meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 547 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg