Hassle-Free Cremini Mushroom Pasta

Ingredients 0/11

Step 1

Bring a big pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine until it’s tender but still has a bit of bite, about 11 minutes. Drain the pasta, but be sure to save about a cup of the pasta water—you might need it to loosen the sauce later.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, onion, and garlic, and cook them until they’re soft and fragrant, around 5 minutes.

Step 3

Turn the heat up to medium-high and give everything a good stir as you sprinkle in the flour. Keep stirring to avoid lumps, then season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Pour in the cream, then add the cheese and a pinch of nutmeg. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer, stirring every few minutes so it doesn’t stick or clump. If it gets too thick or starts to stick, turn the heat down and add a little more butter.

Step 5

Once the sauce is smooth and creamy, toss in the cooked pasta. Add a splash or two of the reserved pasta water to get the sauce to the perfect consistency. Give everything a good mix and you’re ready to serve.