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Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta Recipe

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This creamy garlic mushroom pasta recipe features tender pappardelle pasta coated in a luscious sauce made from sautéed garlic and mushrooms, rich heavy cream, and Pecorino Romano cheese. Flavored with fresh Italian parsley and perfectly seasoned, it’s a comforting and elegant dinner ready in just 25 minutes.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 1 pound pappardelle pasta

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 10 cloves garlic, sliced or chopped
  • 1 pound mushrooms, sliced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup Pecorino Romano, grated
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups pasta water (reserved, use as needed)
  • 1/2 cup minced flat-leaf Italian parsley

Instructions

  1. Boil pasta water: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil to cook the pasta. The salt seasons the pasta from inside as it boils.
  2. Sauté garlic and mushrooms: Heat a large pan over medium heat and add olive oil. Add the sliced or chopped garlic and cook until it turns golden and fragrant. Increase heat to medium-high and add the sliced mushrooms. Cook until they release their moisture and start to brown, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook the pasta: While mushrooms cook, add the pappardelle pasta to the boiling water. Cook until the pasta is about one minute short of al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes depending on the package instructions. Reserve at least 2 cups of the starchy pasta water before draining.
  4. Make the creamy sauce: Reduce heat to medium under the mushroom pan and pour in the heavy cream along with the grated Pecorino Romano cheese. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer to thicken slightly.
  5. Combine pasta and sauce: Add the drained pasta to the pan with the creamy mushroom sauce. Pour in about 1 cup of the reserved pasta water and toss everything together to coat the pasta evenly. Cook on medium heat until the pasta reaches perfect al dente texture.
  6. Finish and serve: Turn off the heat, stir in the minced Italian parsley, and taste for seasoning. Adjust salt and pepper as needed. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add more reserved pasta water to loosen it. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Reserve pasta water carefully as it helps adjust the sauce consistency due to its starch content.
  • Use fresh Pecorino Romano for best flavor impact.
  • Slicing or chopping garlic finely ensures even cooking and flavor release.
  • You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version but sauce may be less rich.
  • Fresh Italian parsley adds a bright herbal note to balance the creamy sauce.

Keywords: garlic mushroom pasta, creamy pasta, pappardelle recipe, Italian pasta, vegetarian pasta dish

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