One-Pot Creamy Garlic Mushroom Penne: A Cozy Family Recipe
This One-Pot Creamy Garlic Mushroom Penne is an easy, comforting dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb penne pasta can substitute with rigatoni
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin recommended
- 1 lb mushrooms sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups vegetable broth low sodium
- 1 cup heavy cream room temperature
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms, cooking until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Add the penne pasta and reduce to a simmer.
- Cook the pasta, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy and the cheese has melted.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of cream if the sauce has thickened.