Description
Savory garlic mushroom pasta brings Italian comfort to your kitchen, blending earthy mushrooms with rich, aromatic garlic. Creamy and indulgent, this dish promises a delightful culinary journey you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) spaghetti or fettuccine
- 12 ounces (340 grams) mushrooms (sliced, any variety)
Dairy and Fats:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup pasta water (reserved)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil pasta in a pot of salted water until al dente, carefully setting aside a quarter cup of starchy cooking liquid before straining.
- In a spacious skillet, melt a combination of olive oil and butter over medium-high temperature.
- Introduce sliced mushrooms to the skillet, allowing them to develop a rich golden-brown exterior and tender interior, stirring occasionally for 5-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle minced garlic into the mushroom mixture, releasing its aromatic essence and cooking briefly until fragrant.
- Pour velvety heavy cream into the skillet, incorporating freshly grated Parmesan cheese and dried thyme, creating a luxurious sauce that gently simmers and thickens.
- Transfer the perfectly cooked pasta directly into the creamy mushroom sauce, carefully tossing to ensure each strand is lavishly coated.
- Adjust the sauce’s consistency by gradually introducing reserved pasta water, creating a silky smooth texture.
- Enhance the dish with a delicate balance of salt and freshly cracked black pepper, tailoring the seasoning to personal preference.
- Finish the pasta with a vibrant sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley, adding a burst of color and fresh herbaceous notes before serving piping hot.
Notes
- Swap butter with olive oil for a lighter, vegan-friendly version that reduces saturated fat while maintaining rich flavor.
- Choose cremini or shiitake mushrooms for deeper, earthier taste that adds complexity to the pasta sauce.
- Reserve pasta water generously as it contains starchy goodness that helps sauce cling perfectly to noodles, creating silky smooth texture.
- Experiment with different herbs like rosemary or sage instead of thyme to customize the dish’s aromatic profile and match personal preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 508
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 401 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 63 mg