Description
Creamy mushroom pasta is the epitome of comfort food, enveloping your taste buds with rich flavors and a luxurious texture. This dish features tender pasta coated in a velvety sauce made from earthy mushrooms, garlic, and cream—perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests. With its irresistible aroma and satisfying taste, you’ll find yourself making this creamy delight time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or tagliatelle
- 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté mushrooms for about 5-7 minutes until browned. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 3-5 minutes to thicken. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Combine drained pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg