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Creamy Rotini with Mushroom

A simple yet luxurious dish perfect for a comforting dinner, with creamy sauce and earthy mushrooms.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz rotini pasta Curly pasta that holds onto the sauce well.
  • 3 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced You can use button or cremini mushrooms.
  • 1 medium onion, chopped Add for flavor.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh is best for maximum flavor.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Half and half can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 tbsp butter Essential for sautéing the mushrooms.
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated For tossing in the sauce.
  • to taste salt Use after browning the mushrooms.
  • to taste black pepper Add to enhance the flavor.
  • optional Italian seasoning or fresh parsley For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil a pot of salty water for the rotini.
  2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  3. Once melted, add sliced mushrooms. Allow them to cook without stirring for a few minutes until golden brown.
  4. Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onions are transparent.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and lower the heat, letting it simmer.
  6. Cook the rotini according to package instructions, stirring occasionally.
Assembly
  1. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve a cup of starchy pasta water, then drain the pasta.
  2. Combine the drained pasta with the mushroom sauce, adding parmesan cheese. Mix well, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a silky sauce.
  3. Season with black pepper to taste.

Notes

For additional nutrients, consider adding protein like chicken or shrimp before serving. If you want veggies, peas can be added too. Store leftovers in the fridge, but note that the sauce may alter in texture when frozen.