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mushroom sauce on top of pasta in a white bowl.

Creamy Mushroom Pasta Sauce

This creamy mushroom pasta sauce is SO delicious and easy. It pairs perfectly with just about any type of pasta!
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 262kcal
Author: Emily

Equipment

  • 1 Medium-sized pot
  • Sharp Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Microplane or Cheese Grater

Ingredients

  • 1½ tablespoon Salted butter
  • 1 small Shallot sliced
  • 1 clove Garlic smashed
  • 8 oz Baby bella mushrooms sliced
  • ¼ cup Heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ cup Parmigiano Reggiano grated or microplaned
  • truffle oil optional

Instructions

  • If you did not purchase pre-sliced mushrooms, go ahead and slice them thickly.
  • Thickly slice the shallot and give the garlic clove a rough smash, but try to keep it intact.
  • Remove the peel from the garlic.
  • Grate the parmesan using a microplane or a box grater.
  • Melt the butter in a nonstick pot or pan.
  • Add the sliced shallot and smashed garlic and sizzle over medium heat.
  • Once softened, remove about half of the shallots and the garlic clove.
  • Add the mushrooms into the pot or pan, then reduce the heat slightly and cover the pot with a lid.
  • Let the mushrooms cook down for about 5-10 minutes, until soft and surrounded by brown liquid.
  • Add cream and parmesan and stir until combined. Add salt.
  • Let simmer until slightly thickened.
  • Optional: add truffle oil to taste.
  • Serve hot and mixed with or atop of pasta.

Notes

  • If you don't prefer the texture of large mushroom pieces, feel free to chop them into small pieces! The sauce will have just the same flavor.
  • Since the mushrooms are not chopped finely, you could definitely add or substitute with more fun mushrooms! I recommend oysters, shiitakes, or morels!
  • Feel free to add spinach or other vegetables to this dish, it is very versatile.

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 1447mg | Potassium: 598mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 798IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 1mg
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