Description
This Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta is a warm, comforting dish that promises rich flavors and a luscious texture everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Pasta (Fettuccine or penne recommended)
- 8 oz Mushrooms (Cremini recommended, can substitute with shiitake or oyster)
- 4 cloves Garlic (Fresh, minced)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil (Can substitute with vegan butter)
- 1 cup Broth (Vegetable or Chicken, low-sodium recommended)
- 1 cup Cashews (Optional, soaked overnight for smooth blend)
- 1 cup Ricotta (Optional, can substitute with cream cheese or mascarpone)
- 2 tbsp Fresh Herbs (Parsley or chives, optional)
- 1 tbsp Lemon Zest (Essential for brightness)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Blend soaked cashews with vegetable broth until smooth or mix ricotta with sautéed mixture. Warm for 2-3 minutes.
- Add drained pasta into the skillet, tossing with the creamy mushroom mixture and adding reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
- Plate the pasta, zest lemon over the top, and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg