Description
Indulge in this rich and satisfying Creamy Mushroom Pasta, a luxurious dish that combines tender mixed mushrooms with a velvety Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces fettuccine or pasta of choice
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 16 ounces mixed mushrooms (such as cremini, shiitake, or button), sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve pasta water and drain.
- Prepare the Mushroom Sauce: Sauté shallot, garlic, and mushrooms until golden. Add wine, cream, Parmesan, and nutmeg. Toss in pasta and cook until coated.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Add spinach, peas, or grilled chicken for variations.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
