Creamy Mushroom Farfalle Pasta
Tender farfalle pasta coated in a velvety garlic cream sauce with golden sautéed mushrooms—rich, earthy, and comforting, this easy one-pan dish comes together in under 30 minutes.
- Author: Djihane
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 8 oz (225g) farfalle pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cups sliced mushrooms (cremini or button)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Cook farfalle in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté for 6–8 minutes until golden and softened.
- Add garlic and thyme (if using), and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, along with a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Toss until evenly coated.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and a crack of black pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use a mix of mushrooms like shiitake or oyster for deeper flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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