Easy Garlic Pasta with Butter and Parmesan – Ready in 20 Minutes

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 adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

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, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in white wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in heavy cream and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer.

Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.

If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water as needed.

Stir in grated parmesan cheese and season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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