Cheesy Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Ingredients
- 2.8 to 3.5 oz pasta, any type (80 to 100 g)
- 5 oz button mushrooms, sliced (150 g)
- 0.4 cup heavy cream (1 dl)
- 1 to 1.4 oz grated cheese, such as Parmesan, Gouda, or any melting cheese (30 to 40 g)
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- salt, freshly ground pepper
- optional: a pinch of nutmeg or parsley
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water. Reserve about 3 tablespoons of the pasta water.
- Melt the butter (or heat the oil) in a pan, add the mushrooms, and sauté over medium heat until nicely browned.
- Pour in the cream, season with salt and pepper, and let it simmer gently for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add the grated cheese, and stir until creamy.
- Toss in the pasta. If needed, add a little of the reserved pasta water.
- Sprinkle with parsley or a pinch of nutmeg to taste.
