How to Make Creamy Lemon-Mushroom Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and easy pasta recipe to add to your dinner menu? Look no further than this creamy lemon-mushroom pasta! This dish is a perfect combination of tangy lemon, earthy mushrooms, and rich cream, creating a flavor-packed meal that's sure to become a favorite in your household. Whether you're cooking for a special occasion or just want to treat yourself to a tasty weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to impress.

The star of this dish is the creamy lemon sauce, which ...

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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
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Information

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

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

    482 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 95mg
    • Sodium: 268mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 132mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 556mg