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Creamy Mushroom Zucchini Pasta | Easy Vegetarian Pasta Dinner Recipe

Creamy Mushroom Zucchini Pasta

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  • Author: mira
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Description

A rich and velvety pasta dish featuring browned mushrooms and tender zucchini folded into a garlic parmesan cream sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 8 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear mushrooms until browned.
  3. Add zucchini to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes until golden.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  7. Toss in the cooked pasta and parsley, stirring until well coated.
  8. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.