Easy Garlic Mushroom Pasta Recipe
This Easy Garlic Mushroom Pasta is a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. With a creamy garlic sauce and earthy mushrooms, this vegetarian pasta is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Spaghetti:
- 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 12 ounces cremini or white mushrooms (sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth or pasta water
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain.
- Prepare the sauce: Sauté garlic in olive oil and butter. Add mushrooms, seasonings, and cook until golden.
- Combine: Deglaze with broth, add pasta, Parmesan, and parsley. Toss to combine.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- For a creamy version, add a splash of heavy cream with the broth.
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- This recipe also works well with sautéed spinach or peas added in at the end.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
