Ingredients
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For the Mushroom Pasta
- 12 oz. pasta (such as fettuccine or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 16 oz. mixed mushrooms, sliced (such as cremini, button, or shiitake)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
- Boil Water: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook Pasta: Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
Sauté the Mushrooms
- Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook Onion: Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add Mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender and browned.
Make the Sauce
- Pour in Cream: Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add Cheese: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and dried thyme, mixing until the cheese has melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine Pasta and Sauce
- Add Pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce.
- Adjust Consistency: If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Heat Through: Cook for an additional minute to heat everything through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Protein: 10g