Creamy Mushroom Pasta
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<em>This creamy mushroom pasta is a cozy, comforting dish made with tender pasta coated in a rich garlic cream sauce. Golden mushrooms, fresh herbs, and Parmesan add deep flavor that feels both simple and elegant. It’s quick to make, family-friendly, and perfect for any night you want something delicious without fuss.</em>
Ingredients
Instructions
Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
Sauté mushrooms: Heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms in a single layer, cook without stirring 3-4 minutes until golden. Stir and cook 2 more minutes. Remove to a plate.
Cook aromatics: In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter. Add onion, cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, thyme, and oregano, and cook for 1 minute.
Add liquid: Pour in broth, scraping any browned bits from the pan bottom. Simmer 2 minutes.
Add cream: Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly. Simmer gently 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Return mushrooms: Add cooked mushrooms back to the skillet with any juices.
Combine pasta: Add drained pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat, adding pasta water as needed for the desired consistency.
Add cheese: Remove from heat. Add Parmesan cheese gradually, tossing until melted and creamy.
Season and serve: Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.
