Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta
A rich and creamy pasta dish packed with savory garlic and mushrooms, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- to taste salt and pepper
- optional fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute.
- Add mushrooms and cook until golden, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream, simmer, then stir in Parmesan until thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper, add pasta, toss to coat.
- Garnish with parsley if desired, serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 25g | Sodium: 400mg