Description
A creamy and flavorful Garlic Mushroom Pasta featuring tender fettuccine tossed in a savory garlic-infused mushroom sauce with Parmesan and fresh parsley. Perfect for a comforting and quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz pasta (such as fettuccine or linguine)
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside to prepare the sauce.
- Heat Oils: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and fragrant.
- Sauté Mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until they turn golden brown and have released their moisture, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not burnt.
- Simmer Cream: Reduce the heat to medium and pour in the heavy cream. Allow it to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Incorporate Cheese and Seasoning: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and incorporated. Season the sauce with salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Toss Pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat the noodles evenly with the creamy mushroom sauce.
- Serve: Serve the garlic mushroom pasta hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley for a touch of freshness and color.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk, though the sauce will be less rich.
- You can use any long pasta like linguine, spaghetti, or fettuccine based on preference.
- Fresh Parmesan cheese grated right before adding will melt better and enhance flavor.
- Make sure not to overcook the garlic to avoid bitterness.
- To make it vegetarian, ensure Parmesan used is free from animal rennet.
