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Quick 30-Minute Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta

A close-up of creamy fettuccine mushroom pasta topped with sautéed mushrooms and fresh parsley.
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Make this rich and comforting Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta skillet tonight. This recipe delivers indulgent flavor with earthy mushrooms and Parmesan cheese, ready in about 30 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces pasta (fettuccine or penne)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 pound cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining. Set the drained pasta aside.
  2. While the pasta cooks, melt the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes to allow them to brown.
  3. Stir the mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and turn golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes total.
  4. Add the minced garlic and dried thyme to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the white wine or broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let the liquid reduce by half, about 2 minutes.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour in the heavy cream and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until the sauce is smooth.
  8. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat. If the sauce seems too thick, add the reserved pasta water, one splash at a time, until you reach your desired creamy consistency.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • For a deeper mushroom flavor, use a mix of cremini and shiitake mushrooms.
  • If you prefer a richer sauce, substitute half of the heavy cream with cream cheese.
  • This dish is naturally vegetarian, making it a great meatless main course.

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