Looking for a quick and easy vegetarian dinner idea? With only FIVE ingredients, this dish checks all the boxes for creamy, comfort food, AND is on the table in no time!
The mushrooms add meatiness and just 2 tablespoons of Creme Fraiche & parmesan elevate this simple recipe to another level – seriously.
Creme Fraiche?
In France, creme fraiche is a naturally thickened cream made with unpasteurized cream and provides a tart, buttery flavor. In the U.S. the product is made with pasteurized cream and fermented with either buttermilk or sour cream. I usually find it at Fresh Market or Whole Foods. Plain sour cream is a great substitute for crème fraîche, however, the result will just be slightly more sour than if crème fraîche is used, but still delicious!
Also note, I used Gluten Free pasta here, and it was still delicious. But I know standard pasta would be even tastier!
Recipe inspired by Jamie Oliver’s 5-Ingredient Meals
Garlic Mushroom Pasta
A quick “hi-low” comfort food - creme fraiche elevates everyday past & mushrooms to a seriously satisfying meal!
Ingredients
- 8 oz. dried fusilli or rotini pasta
- 2 cloves of garlic - minced
- 8 oz. shiitake or baby Bella mushrooms - sliced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 TBSP creme fraiche
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Directions
- Step 1 Cook pasta in pan of boiling salted water according to product instructions- Reserving approx. 1 cup of pasta water
- Step 2 Meanwhile, heat 1 TBSP of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- Step 3 Add minced garlic to heated oil – cook for 1 minute, then add sliced mushrooms
- Step 4 Season mushrooms with salt and pepper and cook 8 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring periodically
- Step 5 Add drained pasta into mushrooms once browned, along with 1/2 cup (or more if needed) of pasta water – mix together.
- Step 6 Immediately add 1/4 cup of Parmesan and 2 tablespoons of creme fraiche
- Step 7 Mix thoroughly and finish with sprinkle of Parmesan, salt & pepper
