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Amazing 30-Minute Mushroom Pasta Comfort

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Enjoy this quick, cozy Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta. This one-pot recipe delivers rich, comforting flavor with minimal cleanup, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pasta (fettuccine or penne)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound fresh mushrooms (cremini or white button), sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining. Set pasta aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid and begin to brown, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Let it cook for 3 minutes to slightly thicken.
  5. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
  6. Add the fresh spinach to the sauce and stir until it wilts completely, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  7. Add the cooked and drained pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat the pasta in the sauce.
  8. If the sauce seems too thick, add the reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For extra depth, use a mix of wild mushrooms.
  • If you want a little kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
  • This recipe works well with bacon bits added when you sauté the mushrooms.

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