Creamy Lemon-Mushroom Pasta

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This is a lovely creamy, but light, pasta dish. The lemon flavor adds a wonderful bright note to the rich sauce and earthy mushrooms. This is a great meatless entrée or side pasta dish - or add some grilled salmon, shrimp, or chicken if you'd like!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 16 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

  • 1 small lemon, zested and juiced

  • cup grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste

  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.

  2. Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Saute mushrooms in the pan, adjusting heat as necessary, until golden brown, tender, and they have released their moisture. Season mushrooms with salt and pepper while cooking. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  3. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add in lemon zest and juice. Stir to combine. Stir in 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese until combined and melted in. Taste and adjust salt and pepper to your preference.

  4. Add in the cooked pasta and toss in the sauce. Add in some of the reserved pasta water if needed, a little at a time, to thin the sauce so that it coats and sticks to the pasta without being too thick or sticky. It should be a nice creamy consistency.

  5. Serve pasta with a sprinkling of minced parsley and an additional sprinkling of Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Cook's Note:

You can sprinkle with dried parsley instead of fresh if preferred.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

482 Calories
32g Fat
40g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 482
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 17g 86%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 268mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 14%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 14g 27%
Vitamin C 20mg 23%
Calcium 132mg 10%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 556mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.