Description
Creamy Mushroom Pasta is a comforting dish that brings together al dente pasta and a luscious sauce made from sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and heavy cream. This delightful recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a restaurant-quality experience, perfect for cozy nights or special occasions. With its rich flavors and creamy texture, it’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 cups sliced shiitake and cremini mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- 2. Sauté the Mushrooms: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 3. Make It Creamy: Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Simmer on low heat, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- 4. Bring It All Together: Add cooked pasta to the sauce along with Parmesan cheese. Toss until noodles are well coated.
- 5. Adjust Consistency: If the sauce is too thick, gradually stir in reserved pasta water until desired creaminess is achieved.
- 6. Serve: Plate the dish, garnishing with extra Parmesan cheese and black pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 95mg