Description
A comforting and easy-to-make dish combining earthy mushrooms and creamy pasta, all cooked in one pot for a hassle-free meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (e.g., penne or fusilli)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic, then sauté until mushrooms are browned and tender, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in pasta, vegetable broth, heavy cream, dried thyme, and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until pasta is cooked and sauce thickens, about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley and sprinkles of Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
This dish is versatile; feel free to experiment with different mushroom varieties or add vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg