Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Creamy Mushroom Pasta is a luxurious yet easy-to-make dish featuring tender pasta tossed in a velvety garlic-parmesan cream sauce with sautéed mushrooms. It’s the perfect comfort food for weeknights or romantic dinners.
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 16 oz mushrooms cremini or button, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon thyme optional
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup pasta water reserved
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water and drain the rest.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Cook mushrooms: Add mushrooms, salt, pepper, and thyme. Sauté for 7–8 minutes until the mushrooms are browned and their moisture evaporates.
- Make the sauce: Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed. Toss until pasta is evenly coated.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- You can use a mix of wild mushrooms like shiitake or oyster for more depth of flavor.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Add spinach or peas for extra veggies.
- Great with a glass of white wine or garlic bread on the side.