Creamy Mushroom Pasta with Goat Cheese
Savor this creamy mushroom pasta featuring earthy cremini and shiitake mushrooms with a tangy goat cheese finish. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces uncooked whole wheat farfalle pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 24 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (I used cremini and shiitake)
- 1/4 cup minced garlic or shallots, or a combination of both
- a splash of white wine (about 1/3 cup)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth (as needed)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat farfalle pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until golden brown and soft, about 5-10 minutes. Add the minced garlic and white wine; stir for about a minute until it sizzles and reduces.
- Stir in the heavy whipping cream and salt. Simmer gently for a few minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the mushroom sauce. Toss to coat. If needed, add a splash of broth to reach desired sauciness.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Serve immediately, topping each portion with crumbled goat cheese (and fresh spinach if desired).
Notes
- Use a mix of mushrooms like cremini and shiitake for deeper flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when sautéing mushrooms; cook in batches if needed for better browning.
- Adjust broth for your preferred sauce consistency; less for a thicker sauce, more for a lighter one.
- Add a handful of fresh spinach in the last minute of cooking for added color and nutrients. Allergens: Milk, Wheat. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when sautéing mushrooms; cook in batches if needed for better browning.
- Adjust broth for your preferred sauce consistency; less for a thicker sauce, more for a lighter one.
- Add a handful of fresh spinach in the last minute of cooking for added color and nutrients. Allergens: Milk, Wheat. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.