The BEST Creamy Mushroom Pasta!

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach adds nutrients while dried herbs are more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is heart-healthy.

Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain pasta and reserve some cooking water.

Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add sliced mushrooms and cook until browned and tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.

Add grated parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy.

Season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg to taste.

Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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