Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta

About this recipe

One-pan pasta where the mushrooms and garlic build a deep savoury base before the cream and pasta water bring it all together into a glossy sauce.

Ingredients

• 300g fettuccine or pasta of choice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 300g mushrooms, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup cream
• 1/2 cup parmesan, grated
• Salt and black pepper
• Fresh parsley, chopped

Method

1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
2. Heat olive oil in the kadai over medium-high heat.
3. Add mushrooms and cook until golden, about 6–7 minutes.
4. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
5. Pour in the cream and simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Stir in parmesan and a splash of pasta water until smooth.
7. Toss the drained pasta through the sauce until well coated.
8. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley and serve.