Indulge in the irresistible allure of creamy mushroom pasta, where tender mushrooms are sautéed to perfection and combined with a luscious, velvety sauce, creating a rich and satisfying dish.
What is creamy mushroom pasta?
Creamy mushroom pasta is a delicious dish that combines sautéed mushrooms with a rich and velvety sauce. The mushrooms are cooked until golden and flavorful, while the creamy sauce, made ricotta cheese, adds a rich, but guilt-free element.
Serving Suggestions
Creamy mushroom pasta is best served warm. The dish can be garnished with some parmesan cheese or a sprig of parsley. It is a versatile dish that can be served along many different sides, including steamed vegetables, a fresh salad, or garlic bread.
Creamy mushroom pasta
Serves: 4 people
Ready in: 30 minutes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 6oz of wide egg noodles (or rotini)
- 12oz of white mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup of chopped parsley, packed
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 1 cup of part-skim ricotta
- 2 large cloves of garlic, grated
- 1/4 cup of grated parmesan
method
Step 1
Boil the pasta per the package instructions.
Step 2
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pan over medium-low heat. Add the mushrooms, chopped parsley, and salt.
Step 3
Cook the mushrooms for 15 minutes. Then, add the ricotta, garlic, and parmesan. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
Step 4
Add the cooked pasta to the mushroom mixture and stir to combine all the ingredients.
Notes
Substitute in rotini if you do not have wide egg noodles.
fun fact
The largest organism in the world is a honey mushroom in Malheur National Forest in Oregon, USA. Nicknamed “Humongous Fungus,” it covers 3.5 miles. However, most of the mushroom is underground for most of the year.
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