Description
Creamy Mushroom Pasta is a rich and comforting dish featuring tender pasta coated in a velvety, garlicky mushroom cream sauce. It’s simple to prepare yet indulgent and full of deep, savory flavor.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or preferred shape)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 10 oz mixed mushrooms (cremini, button, shiitake, or portobello), sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 onion or 1 shallot, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions or shallots until translucent (if using).
- Add mushrooms and cook until they release moisture and turn golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.
- Add cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and herbs if desired.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or bacon for more protein.
- Use coconut or cashew cream and nutritional yeast for a vegan version.
- Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce for heat.
- Swap herbs like rosemary, basil, or tarragon for different flavor profiles.
- Serve with garlic bread or salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
