Description
A flavorful and creamy garlic mushroom pasta featuring sautéed cremini mushrooms, fresh garlic, and parmesan cheese tossed with perfectly cooked pasta for an easy and delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Pasta
- 4 ounces uncooked pasta
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth or white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil a salted pot of water and cook the pasta al dente according to package directions. Reserve a couple tablespoons of hot pasta water before draining.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onions and sliced mushrooms, sautéing with occasional stirring until the mushrooms release their water, it evaporates, and they become browned and caramelized, about 10 minutes.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Deglaze and Flavor: Add broth and lemon juice along with lemon zest, letting the mixture bubble for about 1 minute to combine flavors.
- Finish Sauce: Remove pan from heat and stir in parmesan cheese and chopped parsley to create a creamy sauce.
- Toss Pasta and Serve: Add the reserved hot pasta water to the sauce, toss in the drained pasta, and combine well. Season with salt and pepper as needed and serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe serves 2 but can be stretched to feed 4 by adding more pasta; however, mushrooms and onions will take longer to sear with larger quantities.
- The mushrooms and onions should be well caramelized for maximum flavor, so be patient during sautéing.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth or white wine depending on your preference.
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese is best for optimal flavor and creaminess.
- Adding a splash of pasta water helps bind the sauce to the pasta smoothly.
- This recipe is featured in the Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials hardcover cookbook.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
