Creamy Mushroom Whole Wheat Pasta

Creamy Mushroom Whole Wheat Pasta

A creamy and flavorful pasta dish made with slightly expired whole wheat pasta and sautéed mushrooms.

15
Prep Time (min)
20
Cook Time (min)
35
Total Time (min)
4
Servings

Ingredients

  • 200g slightly expired whole wheat pasta
  • 250g mushrooms
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
pastamushroomscreamyvegetarian

Instructions

1

Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for a minute.

3

Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they release their moisture and become golden brown.

4

Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

5

Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.

6

Add the cooked whole wheat pasta to the skillet and toss to coat it evenly with the creamy mushroom sauce.

7

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

8

Serve the creamy mushroom whole wheat pasta hot and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

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