Description
If you love quick dinners that feel special without a ton of effort, you’ll fall for this Cozy Mushroom Parmesan Pasta. This dish brings together golden sautéed mushrooms, rich Parmesan cheese, and perfectly cooked pasta in a garlic-butter sauce that’s simple yet completely satisfying. Whether you need quick dinner ideas, cozy comfort food, or a flavorful vegetarian meal, this easy recipe will become one of your favorite go-to food ideas. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners, a cozy lunch, or a casual gathering with friends.
Ingredients
8 oz linguine or spaghetti
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
10 oz cremini or baby bella mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil and butter. Add sliced mushrooms and cook undisturbed for 5–7 minutes until browned, then stir and cook another few minutes until tender.
3. Reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the mushrooms. Toss together, gradually adding the reserved pasta water to help create a light sauce.
5. Remove from heat, stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
6. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top, toss, and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best melt and flavor.
Don’t skip the reserved pasta water—it helps create a silky sauce.
Avoid overcrowding mushrooms to get that perfect golden brown sear.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg