Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Creamy Mushroom Pasta, a quick and elegant dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Featuring tender spaghetti or fettuccine enveloped in a luscious, garlic-infused cream sauce, this recipe is elevated by the earthy depth of sautéed button or cremini mushrooms. Fresh parsley adds a vibrant touch, while a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese ties everything together with a savory finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this Italian-inspired pasta dish is the perfect balance of simplicity and sophistication, offering a restaurant-quality meal you can easily recreate at home. Don’t forget to save some pasta water for that perfect sauce consistency!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 g spaghetti or fettuccine
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 250 g button or cremini mushrooms
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 50 g Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup pasta water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and then drain the pasta.
While the pasta is cooking, clean and slice the mushrooms thinly. Mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and butter. Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet, seasoning them with salt and pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until they are golden brown and have released their moisture.
Reduce the heat to low, and pour in the heavy cream, stirring gently to combine with the mushrooms for about 2-3 minutes.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir until fully melted and the sauce is smooth and thickened.
Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing it with the creamy mushroom sauce until well coated. If the sauce is too thick, add the reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach the desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary. Remove the skillet from the heat.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the pasta just before serving.
Serve the creamy mushroom pasta hot, with extra grated Parmesan cheese on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2236 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.5 g | 206% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.1 g | 415% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 382 mg | 127% | |
| Sodium | 3836 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.1 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.4 g | ||
| Protein | 66.1 g | 132% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 978 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1573 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
