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Pasta with Mushrooms and Cream Recipe

Pasta with Mushrooms and Cream Recipe


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4.6 from 12 reviews

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Creamy mushroom pasta brings together earthy porcini and silky sauce in a comforting Italian-inspired dish. Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs elevate this simple yet elegant meal you’ll want to savor slowly.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces (226 grams) pasta
  • 2 cups (480 milliliters) sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese

Cooking Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Seasoning and Garnish:

  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high temperature, approximately 350°F.
  3. Sauté mushrooms until they release moisture and become golden brown, stirring occasionally, around 5-6 minutes.
  4. Introduce minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until fragrant and lightly golden, about 45-60 seconds.
  5. Gently pour heavy cream into the pan, allowing it to simmer and gradually reduce, stirring intermittently until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, roughly 4-5 minutes.
  6. Incorporate grated Parmesan cheese, whisking smoothly to create a cohesive, creamy consistency.
  7. Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to taste.
  8. Fold cooked pasta into the mushroom cream sauce, ensuring each strand is luxuriously coated.
  9. Transfer to serving plates, garnishing with finely chopped fresh parsley for a vibrant finish and serve immediately while hot.

Notes

  • Choose firm, fresh mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for the best texture and rich flavor profile.
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese instead of pre-packaged for a more authentic and robust taste.
  • Adjust cream sauce consistency by adding pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick during cooking.
  • Accommodate dietary needs by substituting heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free alternative.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 438 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 290 mg
  • Fat: 26 g
  • Saturated Fat: 14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 37 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg