Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta
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A rich and flavorful vegetarian pasta dish featuring tender mushrooms in a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for a cozy dinner.
- Author: Emma Harper
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 200g pasta (fettuccine or spaghetti)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 300g mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp thyme (fresh or dried)
- 200ml heavy cream
- 50g grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sliced mushrooms, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are browned and tender.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 3-4 minutes to slightly thicken.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce becomes creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use a mix of mushroom varieties for extra flavor depth.
- Add a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Can be made with plant-based cream and cheese for a vegan version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg