Description
Creamy Mushroom Pasta is the ultimate comfort dish that brings rich flavors and creamy goodness to your table in just 30 minutes. This meatless recipe combines tender pasta with savory cremini mushrooms and a luscious cream sauce, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties. Its versatility allows you to customize with various vegetables or proteins, ensuring it will please everyone at the table. Whether you’re serving it for a casual family meal or an intimate gathering, this creamy delight is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine or linguine
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add sliced mushrooms and garlic; sauté until mushrooms are tender and moisture is released (about 5 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add white wine, flour, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard; stir to form a smooth paste.
- Gradually pour in heavy cream, allowing it to simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return sautéed mushrooms to the skillet, mix well, season with salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked pasta with the creamy mushroom sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg