Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta

 Creamy garlic mushroom pasta turns a short ingredient list into a rich, comforting dinner. The mushrooms bring savory depth while a small splash of pasta water keeps the sauce glossy instead of heavy.

Recipe Snapshot

• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Cook time: 20 minutes
• Serves: 4
• Best for: weeknight pasta, cozy dinners, simple sauces

Ingredients

• 12 ounces pasta
• 3 cups sliced mushrooms
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup cream or half-and-half
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Parsley, salt, and black pepper

Method

1. Cook pasta until just tender, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
2. Brown the mushrooms in butter over medium-high heat until their edges darken.
3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then lower the heat.
4. Stir in cream, parmesan, and a splash of pasta water until smooth.
5. Toss in pasta, finish with lemon juice and parsley, and serve warm.

Kitchen Notes

For a lighter version, replace half of the cream with more pasta water and add parmesan slowly so it melts evenly.

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