Description
An easy, comforting one-pan pasta dish featuring buttery richness and savory Parmesan, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of your favorite pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (baby bella or cremini)
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ to 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Squeeze of lemon juice
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, cooking until the mushrooms are golden, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in the uncooked pasta and pour in the broth. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer, covering the pan.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, usually 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed, remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste. Garnish with extra Parmesan and chopped herbs if desired.
Notes
Use a larger skillet for easier stirring and adjust the pasta-to-broth ratio for a saucier dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: one pan pasta, butter parmesan pasta, easy pasta recipe, Italian comfort food