Pasta with Mushrooms
Loads of earthy mushrooms and tender pasta in a parmesan-spiked cream sauce. Such a dreamy dish, especially for mushroom fans!
Servings 4
Calories 578kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti or pasta of choice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 16 ounces cremini mushrooms or button mushrooms, sliced
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced or pressed
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese preferably freshly grated
- Chopped fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Combine the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter has melted, add the mushrooms and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until golden around the edges.
- Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Reduce the heat to low, add the pasta and cream and stir to coat.
- Fold in the parmesan cheese. If desired, for a thinner sauce, add more cream.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 578kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 284mg | Potassium: 760mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 725IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 2mg