Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Ingredients
- 250 grams mushrooms, sliced
- 3 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
- 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
- 300 ml double or single cream
- 200 grams penne pasta, (or spaghetti, cooked according to package directions)
- 1 tablespoon oil, as needed for cooking
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon mixed herbs
- 1 tablespoon chilli flakes
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated, optional
Instructions
- 1
Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
In a large pan or skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the sliced shallots and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan with the shallots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have released their moisture and are lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Pour in the 300 ml of double or single cream. Stir to combine with the shallots, mushrooms, and garlic.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Add the 1 tablespoon of cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of mixed herbs, and 1 tablespoon of chilli flakes to the cream mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine all the spices with the cream and vegetables. Allow the sauce to simmer gently and thicken slightly for 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the creamy mushroom sauce. Using tongs or a large spoon, thoroughly mix the pasta with the sauce until all the strands are evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
If using, stir in the grated cheddar cheese until melted and fully incorporated into the sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Mushroom Pasta
- 250 grams mushrooms, sliced
- 3 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
- 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
- 300 ml double or single cream
- 200 grams penne pasta, (or spaghetti, cooked according to package directions)
- 1 tablespoon oil, as needed for cooking
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon mixed herbs
- 1 tablespoon chilli flakes
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated, optional
Instructions
- 1
Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In a large pan or skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the sliced shallots and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan with the shallots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have released their moisture and are lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Pour in the 300 ml of double or single cream. Stir to combine with the shallots, mushrooms, and garlic.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Add the 1 tablespoon of cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of mixed herbs, and 1 tablespoon of chilli flakes to the cream mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine all the spices with the cream and vegetables. Allow the sauce to simmer gently and thicken slightly for 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the creamy mushroom sauce. Using tongs or a large spoon, thoroughly mix the pasta with the sauce until all the strands are evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
If using, stir in the grated cheddar cheese until melted and fully incorporated into the sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Serve immediately and enjoy!