Creamy Mushroom Pasta
A rich and comforting pasta dish with sautéed mushrooms, garlic, cream, and parmesan. Perfect for weeknights or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta spaghetti, bucatini, or linguine
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 12 oz mushrooms sliced
- 2 shallots minced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water. Drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Add mushrooms and sauté until golden.
- Stir in shallots and garlic. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Lower heat, pour in cream, and simmer gently until slightly thickened.
- Stir in parmesan until melted. Add pasta water if needed for creaminess.
- Toss pasta in sauce until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and extra parmesan.
Notes
Use a variety of mushrooms for depth of flavor.
Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Best served fresh but can be stored for up to 2 days in the fridge.