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Garlic Mushroom Pasta: speedy, comforting and simple
Garlic mushroom pasta with parmesan in 25 minutes. Easy, comforting, and pantry-friendly.
Why this recipe works
A quick garlic mushroom pasta that relies on pantry staples. It suits busy cooks, students, or anyone wanting a comforting, flavorful plate with minimal effort.
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Key takeaways
Simple weeknight pasta option
Scarves of mushrooms with garlic and parmesan
Clings to sauce with a splash of pasta water
Recipe guide
A quick garlic mushroom pasta that relies on pantry staples. It suits busy cooks, students, or anyone wanting a comforting, flavorful plate with minimal effort.
A quick, flavorful weeknight pasta you can master in under 30 minutes.
- Simple weeknight pasta option
- Scarves of mushrooms with garlic and parmesan
- Clings to sauce with a splash of pasta water
What you’ll make
A creamy garlic mushroom pasta with parmesan, ready in about 25 minutes. Uses 200 g pasta, 150 g mushrooms, olive oil, garlic, butter, and parmesan.
Key steps
Boil pasta and reserve water. Sauté garlic in oil and butter, brown mushrooms. Combine with pasta, loosen with pasta water, melt parmesan, and season.
Tips for best results
Pat mushrooms dry to brown better. Don’t overcook garlic. Finish with a splash of pasta water for glossy sauce.
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, pecorino or parmesan substitutes work best.
Can I make it dairy-free?
Use olive oil plus a dairy-free cheese alternative or nutritional yeast.
How can I scale for more servings?
Keep the same ratios; multiply ingredients and adjust cooking time as needed.