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Orecchiette with Easy & Delicious! Mushroom Thyme Sauce

Orecchiette with Mushroom Thyme Sauce | Packed with flavor!

Tender orecchiette tossed in a creamy mushroom thyme sauce with garlic, shallots, and Parmesan, creating a flavorful pasta dish perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta and Sauce:
  • 12 oz orecchiette pasta
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 shallots finely diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 lb mixed mushrooms cremini, shiitake, or button, sliced
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves plus extra for garnish
  • ½ cup vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente, reserve some water, then drain.
  2. Sauté shallots and garlic in olive oil and butter.
  3. Add mushrooms, cook until golden, then stir in thyme.
  4. Pour in broth, then cream, and simmer with Parmesan.
  5. Toss pasta in sauce, adding water if needed.
  6. Garnish with parsley, thyme, and Parmesan.