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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, finely diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Cloves, minced
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper
  • ½ Zest of Lemon
  • ½ cup Unsalted Vegetable Broth

The Creamy Sauce (Choose Your Adventure!)

  • ½ cup raw cashews (soaked in hot water for 15 mins, or overnight) (Dairy-Free Option)
  • ½ cup water (for blending cashews)
  • ½ cup whole-milk ricotta cheese (Dairy Option)

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, then set aside.
  • Cook onion and garlic in the same pan until translucent; add broth, lemon zest, and pepper, simmer briefly.
  • Stir in cashew cream or ricotta, heat through, then toss with cooked pasta, adding reserved water for sauce.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with fresh parsley or chives before serving.
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Creamy, Mushrooms, Pasta