Pasta with creamy garlic and mushroom sauce

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 30 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Pasta
  • Pasta : 8 ounces
  • Water (for boiling pasta) : 4 cups
  • Salt (for boiling pasta) : 1 teaspoon
• Creamy Garlic and Mushroom Sauce
  • Olive Oil : 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic (minced) : 4 cloves
  • Mushrooms (sliced) : 8 ounces
  • Butter : 2 tablespoons
  • All-Purpose Flour : 2 tablespoons
  • Milk : 2 cups
  • Parmesan Cheese (grated) : 1/2 cup
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black Pepper : 1/4 teaspoon
  • Fresh Parsley (chopped) : 2 tablespoons

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Steps

• Boil water in a large pot and add salt. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
• Creamy Garlic and Mushroom Sauce
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
• Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they release their moisture and become tender.
• Push the mushrooms to one side of the skillet and add butter to the other side. Once melted, sprinkle all-purpose flour over the butter and whisk together to form a roux.
• Gradually pour in the milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens.
• Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
• Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until well coated with the sauce.
• Serve the pasta with creamy garlic and mushroom sauce hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Tips

• You can use any type of pasta you prefer, such as spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne.
• Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or bell peppers to the sauce for extra flavor and nutrition.

Information

• This pasta dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
• The creamy garlic and mushroom sauce adds a rich and savory flavor to the pasta.