Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Creamy Mushroom Fettuccine. A luscious pasta dish that combines tender fettuccine with a savory mushroom cream sauce, finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
Mushroom Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small shallot (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 16 oz mixed mushrooms (sliced—such as cremini, shiitake, and button)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (or vegetable broth)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil fettuccine until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Mushroom Sauce: Sauté shallot and garlic in olive oil and butter. Add mushrooms, salt, pepper, and thyme; cook until mushrooms are golden. Deglaze with wine, then add cream and Parmesan.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked pasta in the creamy mushroom sauce. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegan twist, use plant-based ingredients and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan. Consider adding spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
