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Easy Mushroom Pasta Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This easy Mushroom Pasta recipe is a quick and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring sautéed mushrooms in buttery garlic sauce, tossed with al dente pasta and finished with freshly grated Parmesan and parsley, it’s a comforting dish bursting with rich flavors and simple ingredients.

Ingredients

Units Scale

Pasta

  • 200g / 7 oz short pasta like orecchiette, penne, macaroni (Note 1)
  • 160g / 6 oz long pasta like spaghetti, fettucine (Note 1)

Mushrooms & Sauce

  • 400g / 14 oz mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cm / 1/5″ thick (Note 2)
  • 50g / 3 tbsp unsalted butter, separated
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (or 1/4 cup store-bought grated)
  • Parsley, finely chopped for garnish
  • Additional Parmesan cheese, grated, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bring Water to Boil: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil to cook the pasta alongside the mushrooms.
  2. Cook Pasta: Add the pasta into the boiling water when you start cooking the mushrooms. Cook the pasta according to packet instructions minus 1 minute to keep it slightly firm. Reserve 1 mugful of pasta cooking liquid, then drain the pasta.
  3. Cook Mushrooms: Melt half of the butter and all the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they release their water which then evaporates and they start turning golden around the edges, about 5 minutes.
  4. Season Mushrooms: Halfway through cooking the mushrooms, sprinkle in salt and pepper to season.
  5. Add Garlic and Butter: Add the finely minced garlic and the remaining butter to the skillet. Continue cooking for another 2 minutes until the mushrooms and garlic are nicely golden and fragrant.
  6. Toss Pasta with Mushrooms: Add the drained pasta to the skillet along with about 3/4 cup of the reserved pasta water and the grated Parmesan cheese. Toss gently to combine, allowing the water to reduce and thicken into a creamy, saucy glaze that coats the pasta well. Add more pasta water if necessary to prevent dryness.
  7. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the pasta and add more salt and pepper if needed for balance.
  8. Serve: Remove from heat immediately and serve garnished with finely chopped fresh parsley and additional grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Note 1: You can use either short pasta like penne or long pasta like spaghetti depending on your preference.
  • Note 2: Slice mushrooms about 1/2 cm or 1/5″ thick to ensure even cooking and nice browning.
  • Reserve some pasta cooking water to create a creamy sauce without added cream.
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor, but store-bought grated works as a substitute.
  • Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Find it online: https://yumrecipesfood.com/easy-mushroom-pasta-recipe/