Easy Weeknight Pasta with Mushrooms

Easy Weeknight Mushroom Pasta with cream, parmesan, and chives. Ingredients with quantities and step-by-step instructions from J. Kenji López-Alt on YouTube.

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Ingredients list

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Produce

mushrooms
1/2 onion
garlic cloves
chives

Dairy

butter
whipping cream
parmesan cheese

Pantry

rigatoni
chicken stock

Cooking steps

Easy Weeknight Mushroom Pasta

Step 1: Prep and Sauté Mushrooms [00:16]

Finely chop the mushrooms and sauté them in a hot wok with butter, adding a pinch of salt and pepper.

Step 2: Cook Onion and Garlic [02:48]

Finely chop the onion and garlic. Add them to the mushrooms in the wok and continue to cook, seasoning as needed.

Step 3: Add Liquids and Simmer [07:43]

Add the chicken stock and whipping cream to the mushroom mixture and let it simmer.

Step 4: Prepare the Pasta [07:13]

Boil the rigatoni in a pot of water according to the package instructions until al dente.

Step 5: Incorporate Pasta and Finish [11:26]

Add the cooked pasta directly to the sauce and toss everything together. Incorporate the freshly grated parmesan cheese and fresh chives, tossing well until the sauce reaches a creamy consistency.

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