Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring orecchiette, mushrooms, and thyme, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces orecchiette pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (such as cremini or button)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orecchiette pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of the pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are browned and have released their moisture.
- Stir in the fresh thyme and cook for another minute. Pour in the vegetable broth and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Allow the sauce to simmer for about 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
- Add the cooked orecchiette to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta in the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a protein boost, add cooked chicken or sautéed shrimp to the dish.
- Substitute the heavy cream with a plant-based cream for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg