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Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta

This creamy garlic mushroom pasta is a comforting dish perfect for the whole family.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Pasta of choice Choose your favorite shape.
  • 1 tbsp Salt For seasoning the pasta water.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil For sautéing.
  • 3 cloves Fresh garlic Finely minced.
  • 8 oz Mushrooms Sliced thin.
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half.
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese Grated for flavor.
  • 1 tsp Black pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley Chopped for garnish.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Spinach For extra nutrients.
  • 1 cup Grilled chicken or shrimp For added protein.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
  3. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and tender.
  4. Reduce heat, pour in heavy cream, and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
  5. Fold the drained pasta into the sauce. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed. Season with black pepper.
  6. Serve in bowls, garnished with fresh parsley and optional spinach or grilled chicken/shrimp.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 550IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Cook pasta al dente for best results. Reserve pasta water for adjusting sauce consistency.

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