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Creamy Mushroom Pasta Recipe

Creamy Mushroom Pasta Recipe: Your Go-To Comfort Food Delight

This Creamy Mushroom Pasta Recipe is a comforting vegetarian meal that can be whipped up in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Linguine Pasta Cook until al dente.
For the Sauce
  • 8 oz Cremini Mushrooms Substitute with shiitake or portobello if desired.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 2 tbsp Butter Can be swapped with olive oil.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Use extra virgin for better flavor.
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme Fresh thyme works as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Can replace with half and half.
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Use vegan cheese for dairy-free option.
  • ½ cup Milk Try non-dairy milk for vegan alternative.
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Thickens the sauce.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Optional, for garnish.
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Omit if preferring a milder flavor.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • skillet
  • small bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and reserve a cup of pasta water.
  2. In a skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced cremini mushrooms and sauté for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 2 minutes. Sprinkle in dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with milk until smooth. Pour this into the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens.
  5. Reduce heat and add heavy whipping cream. Stir in grated Parmesan until melted.
  6. Add cooked linguine to the skillet, tossing to coat with the sauce. Cook for an additional minute.
  7. Serve garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure well-cooked mushrooms for best flavor. Adjust sauce thickness as needed and reserve pasta water for a smoother sauce.

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