Creamy Pasta with Mushrooms

This recipe will guide you through making a delicious and creamy linguine pasta with mushrooms. It's a straightforward dish perfect for a cozy dinner. Follow these steps to create a restaurant-quality pasta right at home.

• 400 glinguine pasta
• 500 gmushrooms
• 2 tbspolive oil
• 2 clovesgarlic
• 250 mlheavy cream
• 100 gParmesan cheese
• 1 handfulfresh parsley
• to tastesalt and pepper

• 1. Cook the linguine

  Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the linguine according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water for later.

• 2. Prepare the mushrooms

  Clean and slice the mushrooms thinly. You can use a mix of mushroom varieties for added flavor and texture.

• 3. Sauté the mushrooms

  In a large pan, heat some olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté until they are golden brown and have released their moisture. Season with salt and pepper.

• 4. Make the creamy sauce

  Reduce the heat to medium and add minced garlic to the pan with the mushrooms. Cook for about a minute until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.

• 5. Combine pasta and sauce

  Add the cooked linguine to the pan with the mushroom sauce. Toss to coat the pasta well. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.

• 6. Finish with cheese and herbs

  Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined. Add a handful of chopped fresh parsley for brightness. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

• 7. Serve

  Divide the creamy linguine with mushrooms among serving plates. Garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired. Serve immediately.