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Easy Mushroom Cream Sauce Pasta

A rich, creamy pasta dish with sautéed mushrooms in a velvety mushroom sauce, perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Cream Sauce Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Pasta (your choice, such as fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti) Cooked al dente
  • 2 cups Mushrooms (sliced, preferably cremini or button)
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 medium Onion (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil (or butter)
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated) For mixing and garnishing
  • a handful Fresh parsley (for garnish, finely chopped)

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
Prepare the Mushroom Sauce
  1. In a large pan, heat the olive oil (or butter) over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, cooking for another 5-7 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
Create the Cream Sauce
  1. Pour in the heavy cream, mixing everything together and allowing it to simmer gently for 3-4 minutes. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually until you achieve your desired consistency.
Combine
  1. Add the drained pasta to the mushroom cream sauce, tossing everything together gently. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Serve the pasta warm, garnished with fresh parsley and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

For Halal-friendly substitutions, consider using vegetarian substitutes like cashew cream or coconut cream for a dairy-free version! You can also swap in different vegetables, such as spinach or bell peppers, for added flavor and nutrition.