Description
Indulge in a flavorful and easy-to-make garlic mushroom pasta that is sure to become a family favorite. This dish combines perfectly cooked pasta with sautéed garlic, earthy mushrooms, and a touch of Parmesan for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine
Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 16 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Sauté garlic until fragrant. Add mushrooms, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until mushrooms are tender.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta, Parmesan, and a splash of pasta water to the skillet. Toss to coat the pasta with a light sauce.
- Finish: Mix in parsley and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve with extra Parmesan.
Notes
- You can add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- For a creamy version, stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream or Greek yogurt at the end.
- Whole wheat or gluten-free pasta can be used for dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
