Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 cups (150 g) sliced mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low, then stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine before the cream.
- Feel free to add cooked chicken or shrimp for added protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
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