Ingredients
- 8 oz fettuccine, linguine, or spaghetti
- 8 oz cremini, button, or shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (or olive oil)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half and half)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast)
- Fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the Garlic and Mushrooms: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, then add mushrooms and cook until tender.
- Make the Sauce: Lower heat and stir in heavy cream. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Combine and Serve: Add drained pasta to the skillet, toss to coat with sauce, and stir in Parmesan cheese and herbs.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Serve immediately, garnished with extra herbs and cheese if desired.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ingredients based on availability. For a lighter option, use olive oil instead of butter and vegetable broth in place of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian