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Creamy Mushroom Rigatoni Recipe

Creamy Mushroom Rigatoni Recipe
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This creamy mushroom rigatoni is a comforting and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender rigatoni pasta enveloped in a luscious mushroom sauce made from cremini mushrooms, garlic, thyme, and Parmesan cheese. The dish is finished with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness, perfect for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 12 ounces (340g) rigatoni pasta

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound (450g) cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup (240ml) chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rigatoni pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, and set aside.
  2. Prepare the Mushroom Sauce: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they release moisture and begin to brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the Aromatics: Add minced garlic and dried thyme to the skillet with mushrooms. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
  4. Season and Deglaze: Season mushroom mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Pour in chicken or vegetable broth, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet bottom with a wooden spoon.
  5. Simmer: Bring broth to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes to meld flavors and slightly reduce the liquid.
  6. Add the Cream: Stir in heavy cream and return sauce to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add cooked rigatoni to the skillet with mushroom sauce. Toss to coat the pasta well. Thin the sauce if needed with reserved pasta water.
  8. Finish and Serve: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
  9. Serve: Divide creamy mushroom rigatoni among plates. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
  • For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a plant-based cream.
  • Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency as needed.
  • Fresh thyme can be used instead of dried for a more vibrant flavor.
  • Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up extra sauce.

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