Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Garlic Mushroom Pasta, a comforting dish that combines the rich essence of garlic and mushrooms with a creamy parmesan sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions where you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. The zesty addition of lemon and fresh parsley elevates this dish, making it a standout meal that will satisfy any pasta lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces uncooked pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice + zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a pot and cook pasta al dente according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add onions and mushrooms, sautéing until browned (8-10 minutes).
- Stir in remaining butter, garlic, and Dijon mustard; cook for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add broth, lemon juice, and zest; let simmer for one minute.
- Remove from heat, mix in parmesan cheese and parsley. Toss drained pasta with the sauce and season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg