Description
Indulge in the comforting richness of our Creamy Mushroom Pasta, a perfect dish for both casual weeknight dinners and elegant gatherings. This delightful recipe combines silky cremini mushrooms and fragrant garlic in a luscious cream sauce, making it a true crowd-pleaser. You can whip it up in just 30 minutes, using simple pantry staples that elevate the flavors without requiring any special trips to the store. Whether you enjoy it as is or customize it with your favorite proteins or veggies, this creamy pasta dish will surely impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine or linguine
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced thin)
- 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 (to taste)
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese (to taste – optional)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta until al dente.
- While pasta cooks, heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté mushrooms and garlic for about 5 minutes until mushrooms are tender.
- Remove mushrooms, add wine, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, flour, and Dijon mustard to the skillet. Stir until smooth.
- Gradually stir in heavy cream and let simmer until thickened.
- Return mushrooms to the sauce, season with salt and pepper, then combine with drained pasta.
- Serve garnished with parsley and parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg