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Easy Mushroom Cream Sauce Pasta Recipe

Mushroom Cream Sauce Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz pasta fettuccine, bucatini, or similar
  • 2 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 16 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Boil pasta in salted water until 1 minute shy of al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms in an even layer.
  • Cook mushrooms undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes to brown, then stir and cook for another 3 minutes until deeply golden.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Add minced garlic and black pepper, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and gently simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Do not let it boil vigorously.
  • Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until completely melted and smooth.
  • Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing well to coat. Add splashes of the reserved pasta water as needed to reach your desired sauce consistency.
  • Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.