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Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Creamy Mushroom Pasta

A rich and comforting pasta dish with sautéed mushrooms, garlic, cream, and parmesan. Perfect for weeknights or cozy weekends.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water. Drain.
    Pasta boiling in salted water for creamy mushroom pasta recipe
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Add mushrooms and sauté until golden.
    Mushrooms sautéing in skillet with butter for creamy mushroom pasta
  3. Stir in shallots and garlic. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Lower heat, pour in cream, and simmer gently until slightly thickened.
    Creamy mushroom sauce simmering in pan with parmesan
  5. Stir in parmesan until melted. Add pasta water if needed for creaminess.
  6. Toss pasta in sauce until well coated.
    Pasta tossed in creamy mushroom sauce in skillet
  7. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and extra parmesan.
    Creamy mushroom pasta served with parmesan and parsley

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.