Description
A romantic and flavorful pasta dish featuring roasted garlic and sautéed mushrooms, perfect for your Valentine’s Day dinner.
Ingredients
- Pasta (fettuccine or spaghetti)
- Mushrooms (cremini or shiitake)
- Garlic (fresh, roasted)
- Olive oil
- Cream (heavy or half-and-half)
- Parmesan cheese
- Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme)
- Chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Roast the garlic: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice off the top of the garlic bulb, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for about 30–40 minutes until golden brown.
- Cook the pasta: Boil water in a large pot, add salt, and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water.
- Sauté the mushrooms: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms, salt, and a pinch of chili flakes. Sauté until browned and tender—about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic: Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into the pan and stir.
- Combine: Pour in the cream and a splash of reserved pasta water. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes before incorporating the drained pasta.
- Finish with herbs: Toss in chopped parsley and a handful of parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning, adding more salt or pepper as desired.
- Serve: Garnish with additional cheese and fresh herbs for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt. For a vegan option, use cashew cream instead of dairy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, roasted garlic, mushrooms, vegetarian, romantic dinner, Valentine's Day