Creamy Mushroom Pasta

 Creamy Mushroom Pasta

A rich and velvety pasta dish featuring sauteed mushrooms in a garlic herb cream sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners and ready in under 30 minutes.

 Time:

Prep time: 10 min

Cook time: 20 min

Total time: 30 min

Servings: 2–3

 Ingredients:

200g (7 oz) pasta (fettuccine, spaghetti, or penne)

1 tbsp olive oil

250g (8 oz) mushrooms, sliced (cremini, button, or mixed)

2 garlic cloves, minced

½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning

½ cup heavy cream (or half & half)

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salt & black pepper to taste

1 tbsp chopped parsley

Splash of pasta water (as needed)

 Instructions:

Cook Pasta:
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.

Saute Mushrooms:
Heat olive oil  in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until golden, about 6–8 minutes. Stir in garlic and thyme, cook 1 minute.

Make Cream Sauce:
Lower heat. Stir in cream and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer gently 3–4 minutes until thickened.

Toss Pasta:
Add cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat. Add pasta water a little at a time for desired creaminess.

Serve:
Garnish with chopped parsley and more Parmesan if desired. Serve hot!

Tips:

Add spinach or peas for extra veggies.

Swap cream for Greek yogurt (off heat) for a lighter version.

Use gluten-free pasta if needed.

Nutritional Information 

Calories: 430

Protein: 14g

Carbs: 45g

Fat: 22g

Fiber: 3g

 

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