Quick Easy Mushroom Cream Sauce with Pasta
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this creamy, decadent Quick Easy Mushroom Cream Sauce with Pasta. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish combines al dente pasta with a luscious sauce made from golden-brown sautéed mushrooms, fragrant garlic, rich heavy cream, and savory Parmesan cheese. A touch of pasta water brings the sauce to the perfect silky consistency, while fresh parsley adds a pop of vibrant color. Ideal for cozy dinners or impressing guests on short notice, this versatile recipe works equally well with fettuccine, spaghetti, or your favorite pasta variety. Simple, flavorful, and utterly satisfying, this is comfort food at its finest!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams pasta of your choice (e.g., fettuccine, spaghetti)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 250 grams button or cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set the pasta aside.
In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until the butter has melted.
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and have released their moisture.
Add the minced garlic to the mushrooms and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently to combine.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper to the skillet, stirring until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
If the sauce is too thick, add small amounts of the reserved pasta water, 1-2 tablespoons at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to preference.
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1737 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.4 g | 167% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.4 g | 392% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 382 mg | 127% | |
| Sodium | 2632 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.0 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 47.6 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 936 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 223 mg | 5% | |
*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.
