Description
This Creamy Mushroom Pasta is a rich and comforting dish featuring golden sautéed mushrooms tossed with pasta in a silky, garlic-infused cream sauce—perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 250g / 8 oz fettuccine or other long pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 500g / 1 lb mushrooms, sliced (cremini, white, or a mix)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions in salted water. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Meanwhile, heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
- Add mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until golden and caramelized. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in wine and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until mostly evaporated.
- Reduce heat to medium, then stir in cream and parmesan. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss well. Use reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce as needed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and extra parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a mix of mushrooms for more flavor and texture.
- Substitute wine with chicken or vegetable broth for a non-alcoholic version.
- Reserve pasta water helps emulsify and thicken the sauce.
- Add a pinch of chili flakes for some heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
