With the weather cooling down and the days already getting shorter, sometimes a speedy meal is in order, especially after a long day at work.

Celebrity chef and restaurateur Jamie Oliver is known for his simple and fuss-free recipes that need not break the bank.

His super-quick and easy creamy garlic mushroom pasta is a fabulous midweek meal that is both delicious and comforting.

This dish from the chef’s 5 Ingredients – Quick and Easy Food cookbook, is ready in a breeze and only takes a few quality ingredients to make.

Ready in just 16 minutes, this pasta recipe serves two in just a few easy steps for the perfect cosy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

150g dried trofie or fusilli

Two cloves of garlic

250g mixed mushrooms

25g Parmesan cheese

Two heaped tablespoons half-fat crème fraîche

Method

To start, cook the pasta in a pot of boiling salted water, following the instructions on the package. Once done, drain the pasta, making sure to set aside a mug of the cooking water.

While the pasta cooks, peel and finely slice the garlic. In a large non-stick frying pan, heat half a tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat, then add the garlic.

After a minute, toss in the mushrooms, tearing any larger ones into pieces. Season the mixture with sea salt and black pepper, and sauté for about eight minutes until the mushrooms turn golden, stirring occasionally.

Combine the drained pasta with the mushrooms, adding a splash of the reserved cooking water.

Finally, incorporate most of the grated Parmesan and the crème fraîche, adjust the seasoning to your taste, and serve topped with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan.