Mushroom Parmesan Pasta
Mushroom Parmesan Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, delivering creamy goodness and rich flavors in every bite. This quick and easy recipe features al dente pasta coated in a luscious sauce made with fresh mushrooms, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this dish will warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 cups sliced fresh cremini or button mushrooms
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter option)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté mushrooms until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring gently; let simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce until evenly coated; serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider adding sun-dried tomatoes or swapping mushrooms for spinach. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on low heat with a splash of cream.