Description
A flavorful and easy Garlic Mushroom Pasta recipe featuring sautéed cremini mushrooms, caramelized onions, and a creamy parmesan sauce with hints of lemon and Dijon mustard. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Pasta
- 4 ounces uncooked pasta
Sauce and Vegetables
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter divided
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth or white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil a salted pot of water and cook the pasta al dente according to package directions, then reserve a couple tablespoons of the hot pasta water before draining.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions and sliced mushrooms. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their water and it cooks off, and the mixture is well browned and caramelized, about 10 minutes.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard. Cook for about one minute until fragrant.
- Deglaze and Simmer: Pour in the broth and lemon juice along with the lemon zest. Let the mixture bubble for about one minute to combine the flavors.
- Finish Sauce and Combine: Remove the pan from heat and stir in the parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water. Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can stretch this recipe to feed 4 by increasing the pasta quantity if serving with other dishes.
- Doubling the recipe is simple, but mushrooms and onions may take longer to properly caramelize due to volume.
- This dish pairs well with a light green salad or grilled protein for a complete meal.
- Use vegetable broth to keep the dish vegetarian.
- If parmesan is unavailable, a hard cheese like Pecorino Romano can be used as a substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
