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Creamy Oyster Mushroom Pasta Recipe

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This creamy oyster mushroom pasta is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender pappardelle tossed in a rich, buttery mushroom sauce with garlic, cream, and fresh parsley. Perfect for a comforting dinner, it balances earthy mushrooms with a smooth, velvety sauce topped with cheese.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 225 g pappardelle pasta

Mushroom Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 450 g oyster mushrooms, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan or mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water for 10 minutes until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta cooking water and set aside. Drain the pasta and keep it ready.
  2. Fry Mushrooms: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the oyster mushrooms in a single layer without crowding; fry until golden on both sides. Remove mushrooms to a plate. Repeat this process with the remaining mushrooms, melting butter before each batch.
  3. Cook Garlic and Seasoning: Return all the fried mushrooms to the pan. Add chopped garlic, salt, and black pepper. Cook together for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add Cream and Simmer: Pour in the heavy cream, reserved pasta water, and chopped parsley. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer gently for 5 minutes to thicken and meld flavors.
  5. Toss Pasta with Sauce: Add the drained pasta to the pan and toss well to combine thoroughly, cooking together for 2-3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt if needed. Remove from heat.
  6. Serve: Plate the creamy oyster mushroom pasta immediately and sprinkle with grated Parmesan or mozzarella cheese for a delicious finish.

Notes

  • You can substitute half the heavy cream with milk for a lighter sauce.
  • Do not wash mushrooms with water; clean them gently with a damp kitchen towel to preserve texture.
  • Other mushrooms like shiitake can be used instead of oyster mushrooms.
  • Avoid overcrowding the pan when frying mushrooms to ensure even browning.
  • Always add fresh butter before cooking each batch of mushrooms for richness and flavor.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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