Description
A rich and rustic Italian pasta dish made with mushrooms, cream, and optional sausage for a cozy and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine recommended)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 8 oz cremini or porcini mushrooms, sliced
- 8 oz sweet Italian sausage (optional), casings removed
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onion until soft and fragrant.
- Add sausage (if using) and cook until browned.
- Add mushrooms and sauté until tender and their moisture has evaporated.
- Deglaze with white wine, stirring to scrape up any browned bits.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Let it reduce slightly.
- Stir in parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit sausage and use vegetable broth instead of wine.
- Try pancetta instead of sausage for a different flavor.
- Add peas or sun-dried tomatoes for extra texture and taste.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg