Description
Creamy garlic mushroom pasta blends earthy mushrooms with rich, silky sauce. Italian-inspired comfort delivers hearty flavors and simple ingredients for a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 300 grams (10.5 ounces) pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) mushrooms (button, cremini, or shiitake), sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Cooking Fats and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare pasta in boiling water according to package guidelines, ensuring al dente texture. Carefully extract and preserve 1/2 cup of starchy cooking liquid before draining.
- Warm olive oil and butter in a spacious skillet over medium temperature, creating a rich, aromatic base.
- Introduce minced garlic and sauté for approximately 60 seconds, releasing its intense fragrance without browning.
- Incorporate sliced mushrooms into the skillet, allowing them to caramelize and soften for 5-6 minutes. Season generously with salt and cracked black pepper.
- Lower heat and gently pour heavy cream into the mushroom mixture, allowing it to simmer and thicken for 2-3 minutes, creating a silky sauce.
- Gradually fold in grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the sauce becomes smooth and fully integrated.
- Add cooked pasta directly into the skillet, tossing thoroughly to ensure each strand is elegantly coated with the creamy mushroom sauce.
- Adjust sauce consistency by incorporating reserved pasta water, creating a luxurious and clingy texture.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and herbaceous flavor.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, offering a comforting and elegant pasta experience.
Notes
- Choose fresh, firm mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for deeper, richer flavor and better texture.
- Add garlic just before mushrooms to prevent burning and maintain its delicate aromatic profile.
- Reserved starchy water helps create a silky, clingy sauce that perfectly coats each pasta strand.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version, or use gluten-free pasta for a celiac-friendly meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 533 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 155 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg