Description
Indulge in the rich and savory flavors of this Garlic Mushroom Pasta. A simple yet elegant dish that combines al dente pasta with a luscious mushroom sauce, finished with Parmesan and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 16 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Extra Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Prepare the sauce: In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Add garlic, cook until fragrant. Add mushrooms and red pepper, cook until browned. Pour in wine, simmer until reduced.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta to the skillet. Stir in Parmesan and reserved pasta water to create a sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- You can add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- For a creamy version, stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream with the Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
