Description
A simple and flavorful Garlic Mushroom Pasta recipe featuring sautéed mushrooms and garlic in a savory sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with an optional creamy twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 ounces pasta (such as fettuccine or spaghetti)
Vegetables & Flavorings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound mushrooms, sliced (such as cremini or button mushrooms)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Liquids & Cheese
- 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional for a creamier sauce)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining the pasta in a colander.
- Sauté Garlic: While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute or until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they have released their moisture and are browned. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Add Broth: Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and let it simmer for about 3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Add Cream (Optional): If you want a creamier sauce, stir in the heavy cream and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Toss Pasta in Sauce: Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the sauce. If it looks dry, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until you achieve the desired consistency.
- Add Cheese: Remove from heat and mix in the grated Parmesan cheese. Toss well to combine.
- Serve: Serve the pasta hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Reserve some pasta water to help loosen the sauce and achieve perfect texture.
- You can use vegetable broth to keep the recipe vegetarian.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference or omit altogether for a milder dish.
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream and Parmesan with plant-based alternatives.
- Fresh mushrooms provide the best flavor, but dried can be used if rehydrated properly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: garlic mushroom pasta, mushroom pasta, easy pasta recipe, vegetarian pasta, creamy mushroom sauce
