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Garlic Mushroom Pasta in 30 Minutes or Less
Garlic Mushroom Pasta: a quick, flavorful pasta with browned mushrooms and parmesan in under 30 minutes.
Why this recipe works
This Garlic Mushroom Pasta is a quick, comforting weeknight dish that balances sautéed mushrooms with a parmesan-touched sauce. It suits anyone who wants a flavorful pasta dinner in under 30 minutes.
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Key takeaways
Use the reserved pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency
Mushrooms should be browned for best flavor
Finish with Parmesan off the heat for a quick melt
Recipe guide
This Garlic Mushroom Pasta is a quick, comforting weeknight dish that balances sautéed mushrooms with a parmesan-touched sauce. It suits anyone who wants a flavorful pasta dinner in under 30 minutes.
Ready in under 30 minutes—flavorful and simple.
- Use the reserved pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency
- Mushrooms should be browned for best flavor
- Finish with Parmesan off the heat for a quick melt
What you’ll need
Ingredients include 200 g pasta, 150 g sliced mushrooms, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 clove garlic, 30 g grated Parmesan, 1 tbsp butter, salt, and pepper.
Step-by-step
Cook pasta until al dente and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Sauté garlic in oil and butter 30 seconds, add mushrooms and cook 5–7 minutes until browned. Toss with pasta, loosen with pasta water, melt Parmesan, season, and serve.
Tips for best results
Brown mushrooms well for depth of flavor. Add a splash more pasta water if the sauce seems dry. Finish with Parmesan off heat for a creamy coat.
Ingredients
- 200 g pasta
- 150 g mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 30 g grated Parmesan
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring to avoid browning.
- Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook 5–7 minutes until browned and tender, stirring occasionally.
- Season mushrooms with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet with mushrooms and toss to combine.
- Pour in a splash of reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce and coat the pasta.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan until melted and evenly distributed.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, serve immediately.
FAQs
Can I use a different cheese?
Yes, you can substitute with pecorino or grated mozzarella, or skip cheese for a dairy-free version.
What type of pasta works best?
Any long or short pasta works; choose bowls you like, such as linguine or fettuccine, or penne for easier tossing.
How can I make it vegan?
Use olive oil, dairy-free Parmesan alternative, and skip butter; add a splash of pasta water to emulsify the sauce.