Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Creamy mushroom pasta! Made with a secret ingredient, this vegetarian pasta is packed with savory umami flavor and ready in just 20 minutes! Save this for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 cups mushroom broth
- 12 ounces spaghetti, linguine, bucatini or other long noodle, whole wheat if desired
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, depending on how much spice you want
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream*
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for topping
Instructions
- Place 3 3/4 cups mushroom broth plus 1/2 cup water in a large, wide skillet over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Add the 10 ounces of noodles, gently letting them soften into the liquid, then reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring often until noodles are al dente and liquid is absorbed, and noodles are al dente according to package directions.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat a seperate skillet over medium heat. Add the tablespoon of olive oil and 2 gloves minced garlic and cook, stirring often, for 30 seconds or so until garlic is just golden, taking care not to burn.
- Add the 10 ounces of mushrooms in a single layer and let sit for a minute or two so the mushrooms can brown. Gently stir, then allow them to sit again to create a golden crust. Once mushrooms are tender, add in the remaining 1/4 cup mushroom broth and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. Let cook until the broth is completely absorbed.
- Whisk in the tablespoon of balsamic vinegar and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, if using. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper, as desired.
- Remove from heat and add in the 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese and cooked pasta. Toss together until mushrooms and pasta are combined.
Notes
*For a dairy-free version, use cashew cream or dairy-free cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pastaCalories: 434kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 16gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 1065mgPotassium: 486mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1297IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 2mg