Description
Creamy Mushroom Pasta is a comforting, rich dish that combines silky pasta with earthy mushrooms and a velvety cream sauce. Perfect for any occasion, it’s sure to delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
- Sauté Garlic and Mushrooms: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, then add sliced mushrooms. Cook until golden brown.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Pour in heavy cream and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine Pasta with Sauce: Drain cooked pasta (reserve some water) and toss it into the creamy sauce. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Season and Garnish: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Fold in chopped parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- For added nutrition, consider incorporating spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.
- You can replace heavy cream with coconut milk for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg