Easy Weeknight Dinner: 5-Ingredient Garlic Mushroom Pasta
There’s a reason Jamie Oliver has built an empire on simple, flavor-packed meals. This Easy Weeknight Dinner is proof that you don’t need a million ingredients to make something incredible. Sixteen minutes, five ingredients, and one silky, garlicky sauce.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe (Easy Weeknight Dinner Energy)
This is the kind of recipe that makes you feel like a genius on a Tuesday night. Here’s why it works:
- True 5 Ingredient Dinner: Just pasta, garlic, mixed mushrooms, Parmesan, and crème fraîche.
- The Flavor is Unreal: When you sear mushrooms properly, they develop a deep, meaty quality that makes this feel like a luxury meal.
- Faster than Delivery: From start to finish, you’re looking at about 16 minutes.
The 5 Ingredients You’ll Need
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dried pasta (trofie or fusilli) | 12 oz |
| Garlic | 4 cloves (sliced) |
| Mixed mushrooms | 10 oz |
| Parmesan cheese | 1/2 cup (grated) |
| Crème fraîche | 4 heaped tbsp |
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Boil the Pasta
Cook pasta in salted boiling water. Save 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining—this is the secret to the sauce!
2. Sear the Mushrooms
Sauté sliced garlic and mushrooms in a large pan with a splash of oil. Cook for 8-10 minutes until deeply golden. Don’t crowd the pan, or they’ll steam instead of searing.
3. Toss and Emulsify
Add the drained pasta to the mushroom pan. Stir in the crème fraîche, Parmesan, and a splash of pasta water. Toss until a glossy sauce coats every noodle.
Tips for Success
Use the largest pan you have so the mushrooms have room to breathe and brown. If you’re feeling fancy, a squeeze of lemon at the end brightens the whole dish!
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