Creamy Oyster Mushroom Pasta
Indulge in a delightful bowl of creamy oyster mushroom pasta that brings the flavors of Italy right to your home. This luxurious dish features tender pasta enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce made with fresh oyster mushrooms, garlic, and parmesan cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to impress all your guests!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or tagliatelle pasta
- 8 oz fresh oyster mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- 2. Sauté the mushrooms: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add sliced oyster mushrooms and cook until soft and golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- 3. Create the sauce: Lower the heat and pour in heavy cream. Stir well and let it simmer for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 4. Combine pasta and sauce: Add drained pasta directly into the skillet with the sauce. Toss together, adding reserved pasta water gradually until desired consistency is reached.
- 5. Finish with cheese: Remove from heat and stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then garnish with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg