Garlic Mushroom Sauce for Pasta
Elevate your pasta nights with this creamy Garlic Mushroom Sauce, packed with robust, earthy flavors and a luscious texture. This quick and easy recipe combines golden sautéed mushrooms, fragrant garlic, and a rich blend of heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and vegetable broth, creating a velvety sauce that clings beautifully to your favorite pasta. A touch of dried thyme enhances the savory depth, while fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness. Perfect for busy weeknights or an elegant dinner, this 30-minute recipe is sure to impress. Serve it over spaghetti, fettuccine, or linguine, and experience a comforting, restaurant-quality dish made right at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic cloves
- 250 grams mushrooms (button or cremini, sliced)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 240 milliliters vegetable broth
- 120 milliliters heavy cream
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large pan, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes until they release their moisture and are golden brown.
Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir well to coat. Cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
Gradually pour in the vegetable broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and mix in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve the sauce hot over freshly cooked pasta of your choice, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1123 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.9 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.6 g | 253% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 232 mg | 77% | |
| Sodium | 2659 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.5 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 34.0 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 628 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1323 mg | 28% | |
*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.
