Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Mushroom Pasta

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A velvety pasta dish with sun-dried tomatoes, earthy mushrooms, and fresh basil, finished with a touch of cream for luxurious comfort. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pasta, olive oil, shallot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 620 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 620 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 oz pasta and cook until al dente, reserving 1 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped shallot and 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 8 oz sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden and tender. Stir in 2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes (with oil) and cook 1 minute more.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to low, then add 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Simmer gently for 2 minutes until slightly thickened, then stir in 1/4 cup fresh basil, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  5. Step 5: Toss drained pasta into the sauce, adding more pasta water as needed to coat strands. Cook for 1 minute until glossy and creamy, then serve immediately.

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