Description
Creamy mushroom pasta is a delightful dish that combines rich, velvety textures with earthy flavors. This comforting meal is perfect for cozy nights in or entertaining guests. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll impress everyone at your table with this deliciously creamy sauce, flecked with sautéed mushrooms and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté sliced mushrooms until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- 3. Add minced garlic to the mushrooms; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 4. Pour in heavy cream and stir until combined. Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper; simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 5. Toss cooked pasta with the creamy mushroom sauce until evenly coated.
- 6. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg