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Quick Creamy Garlic Parmesan Mushroom Pasta

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Make this rich and comforting mushroom pasta in just 30 minutes. This recipe uses simple ingredients to create a restaurant-style creamy garlic sauce perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces pasta (fettuccine or penne work well)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 pound cremini or white button mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining. Set the drained pasta aside.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their liquid and start to brown.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat the pasta evenly in the mushroom cream sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • For a Tuscan flavor, add 1/2 cup of sun-dried tomatoes or a handful of fresh spinach when you add the cream.
  • Use high-quality Parmesan cheese for the best flavor in this rich pasta recipe.
  • This recipe is naturally vegetarian, making it a great meatless Monday option.

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