Easy and Family Friendly Creamy Mushroom Pasta

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"A creamy mushroom sauce with angel hair pasta that is simple, quick, and a family favorite. This creamy mushroom pasta sauce with angel hair pasta recipe will be one you will crave over and over again. It pairs well with tender grilled chicken breast, shrimp, or steak and comes together in a matter of minutes really. The perfect weeknight family-friendly recipe that can be turned vegetarian or into a creamy vegan mushroom pasta delight."
-- @currymommy
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Prep time: 5mins
Cook time: 15mins

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ingredients

  • 16 ounces package of pasta (angel hair preferred)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (or milk)
  • 2 bouillon cubes (add extra for more flavor)
  • 6 cloves minced, garlic
  • 8 count thinly sliced, fresh mushrooms (cremini, bella, or white button)
  • 1/2 cup grated, parmesan cheese (+ more as a topping)
  • salt
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • cooking oil

Method

  • Step 1

    Cook the pasta and reserve about 8 oz of the pasta water and set it aside. The water can be used later, just in case you want a thinner pasta sauce.

  • Step 2

    In a large skillet heat the butter and some cooking oil (optional) and cook the mushrooms until soft.

  • Step 3

    Move the mushrooms over to one side of the pan and now cook the garlic on the other side of the pan. Feel free to add some oil to the garlic if it begins to stick to the pan.

  • Step 4

    Once the garlic cooks out the raw flavor, then add the bouillon cubes and heavy whipping cream/milk.

  • Step 5

    Let the mixture boil for a few minutes or until the bouillon has completely dissolved. You may need to mix and press firmly on the cube to speed up the cooking process.

  • Step 6

    TIP: I don't presoak the bouillon cubes before cooking. The time it takes for them to dissolve seems to be perfect timing for the heavy whipping cream to thicken as well.

  • Step 7

    Once the cubes have dissolved and the sauce has thickened, add some fresh ground pepper and grated parmesan cheese.

  • Step 8

    Quickly mix and add the pasta.

  • Step 9

    Keeping the heat on medium-high, toss the pasta with the sauce really well. At this point, you can add some reserved pasta water if you would like the sauce to be thinner.

  • Step 10

    Serve with an additional serving of grated parmesan cheese on top and a drizzle of your favorite extra virgin olive oil.

  • Step 11

    ENJOY!

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