Mushroom Pasta
Creamy mushroom pasta — sautéed mushrooms in a garlic-cream-Parmesan sauce. Vegetarian comfort food that doesn't feel like compromise. The key is browning the mushrooms hard.
Prep Time
11 min
Cook Time
29 min
Servings
4
Calories
222 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Pasta200 g
- Mushroom200 g
- Cream½ cup
- Olive Oil2 tbsp
- Garlic3 cloves
- Parmesan Cheese½ cup
- Basil1
- Black Pepper½ tsp
- Salt1 tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 4 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Pasta200 g
- Mushroom200 g
- Cream0.5 cup
- Olive Oil2 tbsp
- Garlic3 cloves
- Parmesan Cheese0.5 cup
- Basil1
- Black Pepper0.5 tsp
- Salt1 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Cook 1 lb pasta (fettuccine or pappardelle) for 1 minute less than package time. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons butter + 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add 1 lb sliced mushrooms (cremini or mixed). Don't move for 4 minutes — let them brown deeply. Stir, cook 3 more minutes.
- 3
Add 4 minced garlic cloves and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Cook 30 seconds.
- 4
Add ¼ cup of dry white wine (or chicken/vegetable stock). Cook 2 minutes to reduce.
- 5
Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and ½ cup of grated Parmesan. Simmer 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 6
Add drained pasta. Toss with pasta water by splash as needed. Finish with chopped fresh thyme or parsley, more Parmesan, cracked pepper. Serve immediately.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Brown mushrooms hard. Don't move for 4 min.
- 2.Use a wide pan. Don't crowd.
- 3.Wine adds depth. Don't skip.
- 4.Pasta water for sauce.
🔬 Why It Works
Mushroom pasta succeeds when mushrooms are properly browned (Maillard depth replaces meat flavor), the sauce is properly built (garlic + wine + cream + cheese), and the pasta water creates the silky emulsion. The combination is vegetarian but satisfying.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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