Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta

Ingredients

• 200 g Fettuccine or Linguine
• 250 g Cremini Mushrooms
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 200 ml Heavy Cream
• 50 g Parmesan Cheese
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1 handful Fresh Parsley(optional)
• to taste Salt and Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

2. 2

   While pasta cooks, slice the mushrooms and mince the garlic.

3. 3

   In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté until golden brown and the moisture has evaporated.

4. 4

   Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

5. 5

   Lower the heat to medium and pour in the heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens slightly.

7. 7

   Drain the pasta, reserving a small splash of pasta water. Toss the pasta into the sauce.

8. 8

   Season with salt and pepper, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.