Ingredients
To create a plate of Creamy Mushroom Noodles, you’ll need a collection of fresh and flavorful ingredients. Here’s what you’ll require:
- Noodles: 200 grams of your choice (spaghetti, linguine, or egg noodles work well)
- Mushrooms: 250 grams, sliced (cremini or button mushrooms are ideal)
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup
- Vegetable or Chicken Broth: 1/2 cup
- Parmesan Cheese: 1/4 cup, grated
- Black Pepper: 1 teaspoon, freshly ground
- Salt: to taste
- Parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped for garnish
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
Instructions
Creating Creamy Mushroom Noodles is as straightforward as it is rewarding. Follow these steps to bring this dish to life:
- Prepare the Noodles:
- Begin by boiling a pot of salted water.
- Add the noodles and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of the pasta water.
- Sauté the Mushrooms:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and have released their moisture.
- Remove the mushrooms from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the minced garlic.
- Sauté the garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and broth, stirring to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it thicken slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Return the mushrooms to the skillet.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until it melts into the sauce.
- Season the mixture with salt and the freshly ground black pepper.
- Toss the Noodles:
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet.
- Toss them gently in the creamy mushroom sauce until they are well coated.
- If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the noodles for a fresh touch.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg