A rich, comforting pasta dish made with sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and a creamy sauce. Everything cooks in one pot, making it quick and easy.
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 300 g (10 oz) pasta of your choice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 300 g (10 oz) mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano
- Fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
1. Sauté the mushrooms
Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5–7 minutes until soft and lightly browned.
2. Add the aromatics
Stir in the chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
3. Cook the pasta in the pot
Pour in the broth, salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
Add the uncooked pasta directly into the pot.
Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Make it creamy
When the pasta is cooked and most of the liquid has reduced, pour in the heavy cream.
Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
5. Serve
Serve immediately with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Tips
- Use a mix of mushrooms for a deeper flavor (shiitake, chestnut, button mushrooms).
- Add spinach at the end for extra freshness.
- If the sauce gets too thick, add a splash of milk or broth.