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Mushroom Pasta

Creamy Mushroom Pasta

This creamy mushroom pasta is a rich and flavorful dish made with sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and a luscious cream sauce, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Pasta spaghetti or fettuccine
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms sliced (button or cremini)
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated (optional)
  • for garnish Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a small cup of pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they are browned and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Allow the sauce to simmer for 5-10 minutes, thickening slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the mushroom cream sauce. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if the sauce is too thick.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese if using. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Feel free to customize this dish by adding your favorite vegetables or proteins.