Description
This Garlic Mushroom Pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish featuring sautéed mushrooms and garlic tossed with pasta in a rich Parmesan cream sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for a comforting weeknight meal that comes together quickly with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz pasta (such as fettuccine or linguine)
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- Heat the Skillet: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter with the olive oil until hot and shimmering.
- Sauté Mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are golden brown and have released their moisture.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, making sure not to burn it.
- Make the Cream Sauce: Reduce heat to medium and pour in the heavy cream. Let it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Add Parmesan: Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and fully combined into a smooth sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss Pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat it in the creamy mushroom sauce.
- Serve: Plate the pasta hot and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and freshness.
Notes
- You can swap heavy cream for half-and-half for a lighter sauce, though it will be less rich.
- Use fresh mushrooms for best flavor; canned or frozen can become watery.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter and heavy cream with plant-based alternatives and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
- Reserve some pasta water to thin the sauce if it becomes too thick.
