Description
A rich and comforting pasta dish featuring golden, garlicky mushrooms tossed in a creamy parmesan sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner that feels indulgent but comes together quickly.
Ingredients
- 160g (6 oz) fettuccine or linguine
- 2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 300g (10 oz) mushrooms, sliced 1/8″ thick (white or cremini)
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup (185ml) heavy cream
- 1/3 cup (30g) finely grated parmesan
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Extra parmesan for serving
- Chopped parsley (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until just shy of al dente (1 minute less than package instructions). Reserve 1 cup of cooking water before draining.
- In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over high heat.
- Add mushrooms and cook, stirring often. When they start to sweat, season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Continue cooking until golden, about 4–5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until mushrooms and garlic are golden.
- Pour in the full cup of broth. Stir and scrape up any browned bits, then simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add cream, parmesan, remaining salt and pepper. Stir until parmesan is melted and sauce is smooth. Simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Add drained pasta to the sauce and toss for 1–2 minutes, letting the sauce thicken and coat the noodles. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan and chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use a mix of mushrooms for deeper flavor.
- Substitute with plant-based cream and cheese for a vegetarian or dairy-free version.
- Don’t overcook the pasta—it will continue to cook in the sauce.
- Add a pinch of chili flakes for a touch of heat.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
