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A high-quality food photograph of spaghetti carbonara with mushrooms on a gray ceramic plate against a white marble countertop. The pasta is garnished with sliced brown mushrooms, freshly chopped parsley, and black pepper. A sliced baguette with visible seeds sits to the left of the plate, with one piece torn off. A wooden cutting board is partially visible in the top right corner, along with fresh parsley leaves scattered around. A silver fork rests on a beige linen napkin to the right of the plate. The lighting is bright and natural, creating subtle shadows and highlighting the creamy white sauce coating the spaghetti. The composition is shot from above at a slight angle, with the plate positioned in the center of the frame. The marble countertop shows subtle gray veining patterns throughout.

Garlic Butter Mushroom Pasta

This garlic butter mushroom pasta is a creamy, rich dish with perfectly sautéed mushrooms and a velvety sauce. Quick to prepare, it's a comfort meal that's ready in no time!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Large Skillet For cooking mushrooms and sauce
  • Large pot For boiling pasta
  • Wooden Spoon For stirring

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces spaghetti or preferred pasta
  • 1 pound cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for heat
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and tender.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, making sure it doesn’t burn.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken. Adjust the consistency with a bit of pasta water if needed.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing it in the creamy sauce. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with red pepper flakes and salt.
  • Serve the pasta with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Enjoy your creamy garlic butter mushroom pasta!

Notes

  • Feel free to add **grilled chicken**, **shrimp**, or **bacon** for extra protein.
  • For a lighter version, you can use **half-and-half** instead of heavy cream.
  • Experiment with different mushrooms for a variety of flavors and textures.
    Keyword comfort food, creamy pasta, garlic butter mushroom pasta
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