Description
Creamy Mushroom Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that transforms a simple weeknight dinner into an elegant meal. This luscious dish features tender pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce made with fresh cremini mushrooms and aromatic garlic. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy evenings or when entertaining guests. The combination of flavors is sure to impress, whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice. Plus, it offers a satisfying meatless option for vegetarians without compromising on taste.
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
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter with olive oil. Sauté sliced mushrooms and minced garlic for about 5 minutes until browned.
- Remove mushrooms and add white wine, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, flour, and Dijon mustard to the skillet. Stir until smooth.
- Gradually add heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return mushrooms to the skillet, combine well, and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked pasta with the creamy mushroom sauce. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 90mg