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Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and a customizable sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 oz Pasta (Linguine, Fettuccine, or Penne)
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 cups Mushrooms, sliced (Cremini, shiitake, or oyster)
  • ½ Onion Onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Cloves, minced
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper
  • ½ Zest of Lemon Zest of ½ Lemon
  • ½ cup Unsalted Vegetable Broth

Dairy-Free Option

  • ½ cup raw cashews (soaked in hot water for 15 mins, or overnight)
  • ½ cup water

Dairy Option

  • ½ cup whole-milk ricotta cheese

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
  • If dairy-free, blend soaked cashews with water until smooth.
  • Sauté mushrooms in olive oil until browned; set aside.
  • Cook onion and garlic in the same pan; add broth, lemon zest, and black pepper; simmer briefly.
  • Stir in cashew cream or ricotta; combine with pasta, adding reserved water for sauce.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with fresh herbs and lemon zest before serving.
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Creamy, Mushrooms, Pasta