Description
Enjoy this comforting, creamy garlic mushroom pasta. This recipe delivers rich flavor quickly, making it perfect for a cozy weeknight meal. You will love the simple steps and the delicious result.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (fettuccine or penne recommended)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound mushrooms (cremini or white button), sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more for pasta water)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook until they release their liquid and start to brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the white wine or broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer and reduce slightly for 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
- Add the drained pasta directly to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat.
- If the sauce is too thick, add the reserved pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, until the sauce clings nicely to the pasta.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use fresh mushrooms for the best texture and flavor.
- Do not overcook the garlic; it should only cook for about one minute.
- Taste the sauce before adding extra salt; Parmesan cheese is naturally salty.
- This dish pairs well with a simple green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 (estimate)
- Sugar: 4g (estimate)
- Sodium: 600mg (estimate)
- Fat: 35g (estimate)
- Saturated Fat: 18g (estimate)
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g (estimate)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g (estimate)
- Fiber: 3g (estimate)
- Protein: 20g (estimate)
- Cholesterol: 90mg (estimate)