Description
Looking for the best creamy mushroom pasta? This easy and quick recipe is rich flavorful and simple! Perfect for a healthy vegetarian dinner or an elegant weeknight meal. Made in one pan with garlic mushrooms and cream this is true comfort food made easy!
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 10 oz mushrooms sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
- In a skillet melt butter with olive oil and sauté mushrooms until golden and soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan until melted.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss gently. Use reserved pasta water as needed.
- Season with salt and pepper and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use a mix of mushrooms for more depth.
- Add spinach or peas for extra greens.
- Top with grilled chicken for protein.
- Reheat gently with a splash of milk or cream.
- Don’t overcook garlic to avoid bitterness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired