Creamy Prime Rib Pasta
This creamy prime rib pasta features tender pasta tossed in a rich cream sauce with sautéed mushrooms and flavorful prime rib for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Equipment
- 1 medium saucepan to boil pasta
- 1 skillet to cook mushrooms and sauce
Ingredients
- 8 oz uncooked pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 7 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning or smoked paprika
- 1 pound cooked prime rib sliced into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil and salt it generously.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the pasta.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil.
- Add sliced mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook 3 to 4 minutes until tender.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, add Parmesan cheese and Cajun seasoning, stirring until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
- Loosen sauce with reserved pasta water and simmer for 1 minute, adjusting seasoning if needed.
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Gently fold in prime rib pieces to warm through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter sauce.
- Ensure prime rib is pre-cooked to avoid overcooking in sauce.
- This dish pairs well with side salad or garlic bread.