Description
Garlic Butter Mushroom Pasta is a comforting, flavorful dish that brings together the rich taste of garlic and butter with tender mushrooms. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, offering a creamy sauce that clings beautifully to your favorite pasta. With minimal ingredients and simple steps, you can create a delightful meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 2 cups fresh mushrooms (cremini or button), sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2. Sauté the Mushrooms: In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- 3. Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, being careful not to burn it. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4. Combine: Add drained pasta to the skillet with mushrooms. Toss with reserved pasta water until desired creaminess is reached.
- 5. Finish: Remove from heat and mix in Parmesan cheese until melted. Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg