Description
Indulge in this creamy and flavorful Easy Garlic Mushroom Pasta that’s perfect for cozy dinners. This vegetarian dish combines tender mushrooms, aromatic garlic, and a creamy sauce for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 16 ounces cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup dry white wine or vegetable broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic in olive oil and butter. Add mushrooms, salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir in wine or broth, then cream and Parmesan. Toss in cooked pasta.
- Finalize and Serve: Adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use plant-based cream and omit Parmesan or use a dairy-free alternative.
- Enhance with sautéed spinach or peas for added vegetables.
- Whole wheat or gluten-free pasta can be used as alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
