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Creamy Mushroom Pasta

A rich, velvety pasta dish with earthy mushrooms and silky cream that creates a restaurant-quality meal ready in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
  • 1 lb mixed mushrooms, sliced (button, cremini, or shiitake)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup white wine (or chicken broth)
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve one cup of starchy pasta water before draining.
  2. Heat olive oil and one tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onions and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Add sliced mushrooms to the pan, spreading them in a single layer. Let them cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until golden brown on one side.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and thyme, cooking for another 30 seconds until aromatic. Pour in white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in heavy cream. Let it gently simmer for 2-3 minutes, then whisk in remaining butter and Parmesan cheese.
  6. Add drained pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together with pasta water as needed to achieve perfect consistency. Season generously with salt and pepper, then garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Don't overcrowd mushrooms in the pan - cook in batches if needed for proper browning. Avoid boiling the cream sauce as it may curdle; keep heat at gentle simmer. Reserve pasta water to help create silky sauce consistency. Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with splash of cream or pasta water. Freezing not recommended as cream-based sauces can separate.