Creamy Mushroom Pasta
450kcal
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 8 oz pasta any shape you love; choose whole grain for extra nutrition
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter for a richer taste
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 12 oz mushrooms sliced, such as cremini or button
- 1 cup heavy cream For a lighter option, use half-and-half
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for serving
For Seasoning
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
For Garnish
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Method
Cooking Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix until the cheese is melted.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the mushroom sauce. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
Serving1servingCalories450kcalCarbohydrates50gProtein12gFat24gSaturated Fat12gPolyunsaturated Fat4gMonounsaturated Fat8gCholesterol80mgSodium600mgPotassium300mgFiber3gSugar2gVitamin A500IUVitamin C5mgCalcium200mgIron1mg