Easy Creamy Mushroom Pasta
A rich and creamy mushroom pasta dish topped with flavorful Calabrian chilies for an extra kick. Perfect for a satisfying and delicious meal.
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 cup parsley chopped
- 4 cups mushrooms sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 cup pasta water
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 0 salt to taste
- 0 black pepper to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes
- 16 oz cooked pasta
- 2 tablespoons Calabrian chilies
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Chop lots of garlic, parsley, and mushroom.
- On medium heat, add olive oil and butter to a large skillet. Sauté the minced garlic, chopped onions, and sliced mushrooms until golden brown.
- Once the mushrooms, onions and garlic are golden, add in pasta water, heavy whipping cream, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes. Stir and cook until the sauce thickens.
- Add in the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix thoroughly. Sprinkle in chopped parsley and Calabrian chilies. Serve immediately with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Pair with a crisp wine or a cold beer.