Why You'll Love This Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta
This Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta is the ultimate comfort food. Silky, garlicky, and loaded with earthy mushrooms, it's the kind of dish that makes you want to curl up with a big bowl and savor every bite.
The creamy sauce is made with a combination of heavy cream and parmesan, creating a velvety texture that coats every strand of pasta perfectly. The mushrooms are sautéed until deeply golden for maximum flavor.
Ready in just 25 minutes, this is the perfect weeknight dinner. It's vegetarian, incredibly satisfying, and guaranteed to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Cook Pasta
Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- 2
Sauté Mushrooms
Heat butter and oil in a large pan. Add mushrooms, cook until deeply golden and browned. Season with salt.
- 3
Add Garlic
Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
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- 4
Make Cream Sauce
Pour in heavy cream, bring to simmer. Add parmesan and stir until melted and smooth.
- 5
Combine and Serve
Add cooked pasta to sauce, toss to coat. Add pasta water as needed for silky texture. Garnish with parsley.
Chef's Tips & Variations
Don't crowd the pan when cooking mushrooms - they need space to brown properly.
Reserve pasta water - it's the secret to a silky, restaurant-quality sauce.
Add a pinch of nutmeg to the cream sauce for extra depth of flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Any long pasta works - spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine are all great choices.
Yes! Use coconut cream or cashew cream instead of heavy cream, and nutritional yeast instead of parmesan.
Cremini (baby bella) mushrooms are ideal, but a mix of cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms adds wonderful depth.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of milk or water.
