Description
Creamy Mushroom Marsala Pasta is a rich, comforting vegetarian pasta dish made with earthy mushrooms, fragrant garlic, and a splash of Marsala wine in a velvety cream sauce. It’s perfect for an elegant yet easy dinner.
Ingredients
- 250g (9 oz) pasta (tagliatelle or fettuccine)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 shallots, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 400g (14 oz) chestnut or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 120ml (½ cup) Marsala wine
- 200ml (¾ cup) double cream (heavy cream)
- 30g (¼ cup) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 8-10 minutes until they release their moisture and start to brown.
- Sprinkle in the thyme leaves, then pour in the Marsala wine. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the alcohol evaporates and the liquid slightly reduces.
- Lower the heat and stir in the double cream. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add the Parmesan cheese (if using), and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use any combination of mushrooms like chestnut, cremini, or portobello for more depth of flavor.
- If you prefer an alcohol-free version, substitute Marsala wine with vegetable broth and a splash of balsamic vinegar.
- Add spinach or peas for extra vegetables.
- Top with extra Parmesan or a drizzle of truffle oil for a luxurious touch.
- Great for meal prep — store in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
