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Mushroom Cream Sauce Pasta

A rich and savory mushroom cream sauce tossed with fettuccine pasta for the ultimate decadent and easy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Italian-American
Calories: 680

Ingredients
  

Pasta & Sauce
  • 12 oz dry fettuccine pasta or linguine
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 16 oz Cremini mushrooms wiped clean and thickly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 0.25 cup dry white wine or vegetable broth
  • 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese freshly grated, plus more for serving
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg optional
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley finely chopped

Equipment

  • Large pasta pot
  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Tongs
  • Cheese Grater

Method
 

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook fettuccine until just shy of al dente. Reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms in an even layer. Let sit undisturbed for 3-4 minutes to brown, then stir and cook until moisture evaporates.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let reduce for 2 minutes.
  5. Lower heat to medium-low. Stir in heavy cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
  6. Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Transfer the cooked pasta directly into the skillet.
  7. Add 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water. Toss vigorously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the noodles completely.
  8. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, extra parmesan, and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not wash your mushrooms under water; wipe them with a damp paper towel so they sear properly instead of steaming. Use real heavy cream to prevent the sauce from curdling.