Quick Creamy Mushroom Pasta
This Quick Creamy Mushroom Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender pasta with a luscious mushroom sauce, making it a perfect weeknight dinner. With minimal cleanup and ready in just 30 minutes, it's both satisfying and convenient for busy evenings.
Cuisine: American
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- 1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- 2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the sliced mushrooms for about 5-7 minutes until they are golden and tender.
- 3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese, mixing well until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- 5. Drain the cooked pasta, reserving a little pasta water, and add it to the mushroom sauce, tossing to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
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