Easy and Family Friendly Creamy Mushroom Pasta

thecurrymommy
December 30, 2020
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A creamy mushroom sauce with angel hair pasta that is simple, quick, and a family favorite.

This creamy mushroom pasta sauce with angel hair pasta recipe will be one you will crave over and over again. It pairs well with tender grilled chicken breast, shrimp, or steak and comes together in a matter of minutes-really. The perfect weeknight family-friendly recipe that can be turned vegetarian or into a creamy vegan mushroom pasta delight.

4
16 oz package of pasta (angel hair preferred)
1 cup heavy whipping cream (or milk)
2 bouillon cubes (add extra for more flavor)
6-8 cloves minced, garlic
8 count thinly sliced, fresh mushrooms (cremini, bella, or white button)
1/2 cup grated, parmesan cheese (more as a topping)
4 tbsp butter
salt (quantity depends on the type of bouillon cubes used)
cooking oil (optional)
extra virgin olive oil (as a topping)

1, Cook the pasta and reserve about 8 oz of the pasta water and set it aside. The water can be used later, just incase you want a thinner pasta sauce.
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Nutritions

Calories
2992

Sodium
2953mg
123% DV

Fat
311g
479% DV

Protein
6g
13% DV

Carbs
7g
2% DV

Fiber
4g
19% DV

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Nutritions

Calories
461

Sodium
983mg
40% DV

Fat
12g
19% DV

Protein
13g
26% DV

Carbs
73g
24% DV

Fiber
8g
34% DV