Description
This creamy mushroom pasta is a rich and flavorful dish made with a creamy garlic mushroom sauce served over perfectly cooked pasta. It’s a quick and easy dinner that’s perfect for weeknights yet indulgent enough for special occasions.
Ingredients
- 12 oz (340g) pasta (fettuccine or your choice)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 16 oz (450g) mushrooms, sliced (white, cremini or mixed)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup (120ml) white wine (or chicken/vegetable broth)
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the sliced mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 6-8 minutes until browned and tender.
- Stir in the Dijon mustard and pour in the white wine. Let it simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the heavy cream. Simmer gently for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. Use reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use a mix of mushrooms for extra flavor and texture.
- White wine adds depth, but you can substitute it with broth.
- Don’t skip the Dijon mustard — it enhances the umami flavor of the mushrooms.
- Reserve pasta water to help emulsify the sauce if it gets too thick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
