Creamy Oyster Mushroom Pasta
blender
Prep time
10 mins
skillet
Cook time
20 mins
timer
Total time
30 mins
Easy pasta with a creamy oyster mushroom sauce that is packed with amazing flavors.
Instructions
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1
Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water for 10 minutes. Save ½ cup of pasta water and put it aside. Drain the pasta.
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2
While pasta is cooking, make the mushroom sauce. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a pan over medium heat. Fry oyster mushrooms in a single layer until both sides are golden. Transfer them on a plate. Continue with the rest of the mushrooms repeating the same steps. Melt butter in the pan before cooking each batch of mushrooms.
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3
Transfer all fried mushrooms back in the pan.
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4
Add in garlic, salt and black pepper and cook them together for 1-2 minutes.
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5
Add in heavy cream, pasta water and parsley. Bring it to a boil. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
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6
Toss in the pasta and let it cook together for 2-3 minutes. Taste and add more salt if needed. Remove from the heat.
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7
Serve immediately with some grated cheese on the top.
Ingredients
Servings:
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R 0.5 pound/225 g uncooked pasta (we used pappardelle)
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R 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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R 1 pound/450 g oyster mushrooms (cut into bite-size pieces)
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R 3 cloves garlic, chopped
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R 0.5 teaspoon salt
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R 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
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R 0.5 cup heavy cream
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R 0.25 cup parsley, chopped
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R 0.25 cup cheese (parmesan or mozzarella)