15 Minute Creamy Mushroom Pasta: The Best Quick Comfort Food
A quick and delicious creamy mushroom pasta recipe that can be made in just 15 minutes, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper; stir until melted and combined.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and mix well.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy alternative.
- Add spinach or peas for extra veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: 15 Minute Creamy Mushroom Pasta, quick meals, comfort food