Creamy Dreamy Mushroom Cavatappi with Scallions & Parmesan

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:01:52 GMT

Step 1

Bring med. pot of salted water to boil. •

Step 2

Heat lg. drizzle of olive oil in lg. pan over med.-high. Add mushrooms, seasoning with salt & pepper; cook (5-7 min.), stirring occasionally, until browned & slightly crispy. • Turn off heat, transfer to paper-towel-lined plate., & wash out pan.

Step 3

Once water is boiling, add cavatappi to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. • Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, then drain.

Step 4

While pasta cooks, melt butter (in pan used for mushrooms) over med.-high. Add scallion whites & cook (1 min.) until just softened. • Add flour; cook (1-2 min.), stirring constantly, until lightly browned. • Whisk in milk & 1⁄3C reserved pasta water, breaking up any flour clumps. Simmer (3-4 min.) until slightly thickened.

Step 5

Stir cream cheese into pan with sauce until melted. • Stir in mushrooms, drained cavatappi, & garlic herb butter. Season with salt & pepper. (If needed, stir in more reserved pasta water, a splash at a time, until everything is coated in a creamy sauce.)

Step 6

Divide pasta between bowls; sprinkle with Parmesan & scallion greens. Serve.

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