Mushroom Pasta

20m
Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Boil pasta in well-salted water until al dente.
  2. 2Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain the pasta.
  3. 3Place a pan on medium heat.
  4. 4Melt olive oil and butter in the pan.
  5. 5Add red onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
  6. 6Raise heat to medium-high.
  7. 7Add mushrooms in one layer and don’t stir for 3–4 minutes to let them brown.
  8. 8Season mushrooms with salt and pepper.
  9. 9Add garlic and chili flakes and cook for 30 seconds.
  10. 10Pour in cream (or milk).
  11. 11Lower heat and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  12. 12Add pasta and a splash of pasta water.
  13. 13Toss until glossy.
  14. 14Stir in Parmesan.
  15. 15Add more pasta water if needed.
  16. 16Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
  17. 17Top with herbs if using.

Ingredients

  • 10 oz pasta
  • 10 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes
  • 0.5 cup cream or milk
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • fresh parsley or thyme

Equipment

pan