Mushroom Garlic Pasta Recipe

Name: Mushroom Garlic Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole garlic heads, wrapped in foil (use the entire bulbs, not the little cloves); 3 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup chopped sweet white onion; 4 cups thinly sliced assorted mushrooms; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 2/3 2/3 cup pecorino romano cheese or 2/3 cup gruyere cheese, grated; 12 ounces fettuccine pasta, boiled and drained.

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 375 and roast the garlic 1 1/4 hours.
2
Cook the mushrooms and onions in the butter, on medium heat, for three minutes.
3
Add the broth, thyme and bay leaves.
4
Turn to low heat and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half.
5
Squeeze out the garlic into a small bowl- be careful, it's hot, so release the steam first.
6
Mash garlic with a fork until smooth, then add it to the sauce.
7
Simmer one minute, remove the bay leaves, add the cream and the cheese and stir a couple more minutes until the cheese has blended.
8
Taste it and add salt to your liking.
9
add a dash or two of hot sauce.
10
Serve immediately over cooked fettucine.

897

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole garlic heads, wrapped in foil (use the entire bulbs, not the little cloves), 3 tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup chopped sweet white onion, 4 cups thinly sliced assorted mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Mushroom Garlic Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mushroom Garlic Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

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