Creamy Mushroom Pasta Dish (Printable View)
Pasta tossed with rich mushroom cream sauce, fresh parsley, and Parmesan. Delicious Italian-inspired comfort.
# Ingredient List:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 ounces fettuccine or tagliatelle
→ Mushrooms & Vegetables
02 - 14 ounces mixed mushrooms (cremini, button, or portobello), sliced
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 small shallot, finely chopped
→ Sauce
07 - 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream
08 - 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
09 - 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Herbs & Garnish
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
13 - Extra Parmesan cheese, for serving
# How to Prepare:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
02 - Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped shallot and sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
04 - Add sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and all liquid has evaporated, about 7 to 8 minutes.
05 - Pour in white wine (if using) and simmer for 2 minutes until mostly reduced.
06 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in heavy cream and nutmeg. Simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
07 - Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
08 - Add drained pasta to the sauce, adding reserved pasta water gradually to achieve desired creaminess.
09 - Remove skillet from heat. Stir in chopped parsley.
10 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and more parsley if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Quick enough for busy weeknights but elegant enough for guests
- Flexible ingredients allow you to swap mushrooms or pasta to suit your pantry
- Velvety sauce clings to every strand for big flavor in every bite
- Vegetarian with easy adaptations for vegan or gluten free needs
02 -
- Packed with umami flavor from a trio of mushrooms
- High in protein and energy perfect for vegetarians
- Freezes surprisingly well for future cozy meals
03 -
- To get gorgeously browned mushrooms make sure your skillet is not overcrowded and resist stirring for the first couple of minutes
- Use the best quality Parmesan you can find for a sauce that tastes truly luxurious
- Always save that pasta water because it magically transforms the sauce into a restaurant worthy coating