Creamy Mushroom Angel Hair Pasta

Creamy Mushroom Angel Hair Pasta

A rich and satisfying pasta dish that repurposes slightly expired but safe dry angel hair pasta by combining it with a creamy mushroom sauce.

15
Prep Time (min)
25
Cook Time (min)
40
Total Time (min)
2
Servings

Ingredients

  • 6 oz dry angel hair pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Difficulty:Medium
Tags:
pastamushroomcreamy

Instructions

1

Cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and garlic, and sauté until the mushrooms are golden brown and tender.

3

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 5 minutes to reduce slightly.

4

Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5

Add the cooked angel hair pasta to the skillet and toss until well coated in the creamy mushroom sauce.

6

Serve the pasta hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.