Description
This creamy mushroom pasta is rich and satisfying, featuring fettuccine or penne, sautéed mushrooms, and a delicious garlic-infused cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 cups sliced fresh cremini or button mushrooms
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter option)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté mushrooms until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring gently; serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- This dish can be made lighter by using half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or a protein such as grilled chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg