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Creamy mushroom pasta

Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Soumya Santhanakrishnan
This creamy mushroom pasta is very quick to put together and is filled with umami rich deliciousness.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz Uncooked spaghetti
  • 0.5 Large onion
  • 8 oz Mushrooms White or Bella
  • 2 Zucchini
  • 1 Yellow squash
  • 1 Green bell pepper
  • 4-5 tbsp Heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Garlic paste
  • 1.5 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, bring water to boil. Add 0.5 tsp of salt and add the spaghetti. Let it cook till the spaghetti reaches your preferred firmness. I typically let it cook for 10 minutes.
  • Drain the spaghetti and set aside.
  • Thinly slice the onions, slice the mushrooms and chop other vegetables into one-inch pieces.
  • Bring a large pan to medium high heat and add the oil.
  • When the oil is hot, add the onions and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Then add the garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
  • Now add the mushrooms and sauté them for 2 minutes.
  • Add the remaining vegetables along with the paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper and 1.5 tsp salt.
  • Stir regularly and sauté for 10 minutes until the mushrooms have turned brown.
  • Bring the pan to low heat and add the cream, stirring it thoroughly among the vegetables
  • Add the spaghetti and toss well with the vegetables. Your pasta is ready!
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