Description
Experience the warmth of creamy mushroom pasta—a delightful dish bursting with rich flavors and perfect for any cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add fettuccine and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Mushrooms: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add mushrooms and garlic; sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Create the Cream Sauce: Pour in vegetable broth and heavy cream. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add Cheese and Seasonings: Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine: Fold the cooked pasta into the sauce until well-coated.
- Garnish: Serve warm with a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top.
Notes
- For added nutrition, consider stirring in fresh spinach or kale before serving.
- Feel free to swap different types of pasta based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (210g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg