Creamy Rigatoni with Mushroom Sauce
Indulge in this creamy rigatoni with mushroom sauce, a comforting and flavorful dish that’s easy to whip up and perfect for any dinner gathering.
- Author: Jennifer
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Rigatoni pasta
- Fresh mushrooms (cremini or button)
- Heavy cream
- Garlic
- Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme)
- Salt & pepper
- Cook the Rigatoni: Boil salted water in a large pot, add rigatoni, and cook until al dente (about 10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Mushrooms: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add sliced mushrooms and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic along with salt and pepper, cooking until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Create Sauce Base: Pour in heavy cream, stirring until slightly thickened (3-4 minutes).
- Combine: Add cooked rigatoni and grated Parmesan to the skillet, tossing until noodles are well coated.
- Garnish & Serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle fresh parsley or thyme on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: - For added protein, consider incorporating grilled chicken or sautéed spinach for color.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version of the creamy sauce.
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.