How to Make the Perfect Mushroom Pasta
Italian · Medium · 30 min · 4 servings
This indulgent mushroom pasta features tender fettuccine tossed in a rich mushroom cream sauce with notes of white wine and fresh parsley. It is a restaurant-quality dinner that comes together on the stovetop in just 30 minutes.
Why this recipe works
This Mushroom Pasta recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 30 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 490 calories with 14g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 6 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 400 g fettuccine pasta
- 450 g mixed mushrooms sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup dry white wine
- 0.5 cup freshly grated parmesan
- 4 cloves garlic minced
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining.
Step 2: Saute Garlic and Mushrooms
While pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute, then add mushrooms and cook for 7 minutes until golden and reduced.
Step 3: Build the Cream Sauce
Pour the white wine into the pan and stir to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits. Let it reduce for 2 minutes, then pour in the heavy cream and simmer gently for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 4: Toss and Serve
Add the drained fettuccine directly to the sauce and toss vigorously to coat, adding splashes of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce to your desired consistency. Serve topped with freshly grated parmesan.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- heavy cream → evaporated milk for a lighter sauce
- fettuccine → pappardelle or spaghetti
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Discarding all the pasta water before realizing the sauce needs thinning
- Cooking the cream sauce on too high heat which causes it to break and become grainy
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 490 calories, 14g protein, 58g carbs, 22g fat, 3g fiber.
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