Entrée: United States – Garlic Butter Mushroom Farfalle

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 10 min

Total 20 min

Ingredients

8 oz / 225 g farfalle pasta
2 tbsp (30 g) unsalted butter
2 cups (150 g) button mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 / 4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. **Cook Pasta:** In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook farfalle according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.

2. **Cook Mushrooms:** Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the sliced button mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and tender, about 5-7 minutes.

3. **Add Garlic:** Add minced garlic to the mushrooms and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

4. **Combine:** Add the cooked farfalle to the skillet with the mushrooms and garlic. Toss well to combine all the ingredients and ensure the pasta is well coated.

5. **Serve:** If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving. Enjoy your Garlic Butter Mushroom Farfalle!