Creamy Mushroom Pasta Recipe
This creamy mushroom pasta is a rich and comforting one-pan meal featuring sautéed baby bella mushrooms, garlic, and tender fettuccine simmered in vegetable broth and finished with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. It’s perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner and requires minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 4 cloves garlic
- 8 oz. baby bella mushrooms
Dairy and Condiments
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Pantry Items
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp freshly cracked pepper
- 8 oz. fettuccine
- 2.5 cups vegetable broth
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Mince the garlic cloves finely and slice the baby bella mushrooms thinly to ensure even cooking and maximum flavor release.
- Sauté Garlic and Mushrooms: Heat the butter in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for one minute until fragrant. Then add the sliced mushrooms, salt, and freshly cracked pepper, continuing to sauté until the mushrooms soften, their moisture evaporates, and the edges start to brown, enhancing their umami flavor.
- Add Pasta and Broth: Into the same skillet, add the dry fettuccine along with the vegetable broth. Stir gently to combine. It’s okay if the broth does not fully cover the pasta as it will cook by simmering in the broth.
- Simmer Pasta: Cover the skillet with a lid, increase the heat to medium-high and bring the broth to a boil. Once boiling, give the pasta a quick stir to prevent sticking, replace the lid, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let the pasta simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, while keeping the lid on to allow the pasta to absorb the liquid and become tender.
- Finish Sauce: When the pasta is cooked through and there is still a bit of saucy liquid left, stir in the heavy cream. Turn off the heat and add the grated Parmesan, stirring continuously until the cheese melts completely and the sauce becomes rich and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired.
- Serve: Serve the creamy mushroom pasta immediately while warm for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Fettuccine is preferred for this recipe, but linguine, penne, or bow-tie pasta can also work well.
- Heavy cream is essential for a thick, luscious sauce and helps Parmesan melt without clumping. To lighten, you can substitute with a combination of milk and cream cheese, but the sauce will be thinner.
- A 3-quart deep skillet or similar wide pot with a lid works best to ensure even cooking and proper simmering.
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