Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Oh, let me tell you about the time I decided to whip up something that didn't come out of a box or involve the microwave. Yeah, I was feeling all fancy and stuff. So, I thought, "Why not make some creamy mushroom pasta?" Because nothing screams gourmet like mushrooms in a creamy sauce, right? I mean, if you're going to carb-load, might as well make it worth your while.

So, here's the deal. This sauce is not your grandma's typical pasta sauce. Nope. It's a concoction of white wine (because we're classy like that), Dijon mustard (and not the boring kind, I went for the spicy one because we like to live dangerously), Parmesan cheese (hello, cheese heaven), garlic (because what's a sauce without garlic?), and a splash of heavy cream (because we're worth it). It's like the Avengers of sauces – each ingredient is powerful on its own, but together, they're unstoppable.

Here's how this culinary masterpiece came together. First, you gotta boil some water and throw in your pasta. While that's happening, grab a pan and pretend you're on one of those cooking shows. Toss in butter, onions, and minced garlic, and cook it till the onions decide to soften up. Then, get ready for the magic – add white wine, heavy cream, our hero Dijon mustard, Parmesan cheese, garlic salt, and paprika. Watch it bubble like a potion and thicken into something that'll make you want to lick the spoon (but don't, because, manners). If it's looking too skinny, throw in more cheese or heavy cream. We're not counting calories here. Taste test, because we're all about quality control. Then, add sliced mushrooms. I add them last because who likes mushy mushrooms? Not me. Finally, mix in the pasta and maybe a bit of pasta water, because we're fancy like that. Stir it all up, serve, and watch as your taste buds throw a party in your honor.

So, there you have it. Creamy mushroom pasta with a bit of a kick – because life's too short for boring food.

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Author: Sippin Foodie

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mmm! mmm! A creamy mushroom sauce with a little spice. This took about 15 min and will satisfy any comfort food craving you might have.The sauce is a combination of white wine, Dijon mustard (I used spicy), Parmesan cheese, garlic and a little heavy cream. It’s the perfect combo for a creamy, cheesy sauce but with a twist (oh, hello Dijon).

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 25 Min

Ingredients

• Bow Tie Pasta
• Mushrooms
• Onion
• Minced garlic
• Garlic Salt
• Paprika
• 1 tbsp Butter
• 1/2 cup White wine
• 1/2 cup Heavy cream
• 3-4 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup Parm Cheese

Instructions

1. - Boil water with salt and cook pasta
2. - While the pasta is cooking, heat a medium to large pan, add butter, onions and minced garlic. Stir and cook until onions are soft.
3. - Add white wine, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, Parmesan cheese, garlic salt and paprika. Let the sauce bubble, continue to stir until it starts to thicken. Add more cheese or heavy cream if it’s too light. Taste test here.
4. - Add sliced mushrooms. I put them in last because I don’t like them overcooked or too mushy. Stir.
5. - Add pasta to the pan, with a few tbsps of the pasta water. Stir the pasta into the sauce, and enjoy!

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