Description
This Garlic Mushroom Pasta is a cozy, restaurant-style dish made with golden pappardelle, caramelized cremini mushrooms, garlic, butter, parmesan, and a touch of lemon for brightness. It’s simple enough for busy weeknights but elegant enough for guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (pappardelle preferred, or pasta of choice)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 small sweet onion, finely chopped
- 16 oz cremini (baby bella) mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Reserve 2–3 tablespoons of pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onions and mushrooms. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms release their liquid and it cooks off, and everything becomes golden brown and caramelized (about 8–10 minutes).
- Stir in remaining butter, garlic, and Dijon mustard. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Let simmer for about 1 minute to combine flavors.
- Remove skillet from heat. Stir in parmesan and parsley.
- Add cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss until coated in a silky sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth.
- Don’t overcrowd the mushrooms—browning creates the best flavor.
- Freshly grated parmesan melts smoother than pre-shredded cheese.
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or crispy chickpeas for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 68 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg