Pasta With Mushroom Garlic Sauce And Olives Recipe

Fuel your body and tantalize your taste buds with this light yet decadent Pasta with Creamy Mushroom, Garlic & Olive Sauce! Pasta is surprisingly low in fat and high in complex carbs for sustained energy. This recipe pairs perfectly cooked pasta with a rich, savory sauce bursting with earthy mushrooms, aromatic garlic, and briny olives. Discover the perfect balance of flavors and textures in under 40 minutes! #pasta #mushroom #garlic #olives #creamy #easyrecipe #dinner #italianfood #healthyrecipe

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 442.3 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pasta With Mushroom Garlic Sauce And Olives

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How to Make Pasta With Mushroom Garlic Sauce And Olives

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 8 ounces of sliced cremini mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened and lightly browned.
  3. Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
  4. Pour in 1 cup of chicken or vegetable stock.
  5. Stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream.
  6. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  7. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley.
  8. While the sauce simmers, cook 8 ounces of your favorite pasta according to package directions.
  9. Drain the pasta and add it to a large serving bowl.
  10. Pour the mushroom sauce over the pasta and toss to combine.
  11. Top with 1/2 cup of pitted Kalamata olives.
  12. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

135g

Carbs

3g