Description
Mushroom Parmesan Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, delivering creamy goodness and rich flavors in every bite. This quick and easy recipe features al dente pasta coated in a luscious sauce made with fresh mushrooms, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
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; let simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce until evenly coated; serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 100mg