Description
Creamy Mushroom Fettuccine is a rich and comforting Italian-inspired pasta dish featuring tender fettuccine tossed in a luscious sauce made from sautéed mixed mushrooms, garlic, shallots, white wine, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. This vegetarian dish offers a perfect balance of earthy mushroom flavors and creamy texture, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan for an elegant finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 16 ounces mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, oyster), sliced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (or vegetable broth)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme (fresh or dried)
Garnish
- Chopped parsley
- Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water for later use.
- Sauté aromatics: While the pasta cooks, heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and finely chopped shallot. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Cook the mushrooms: Add the sliced mixed mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté for 7–9 minutes until they turn golden brown and most of their liquid has evaporated, enhancing their flavor and texture.
- Deglaze the pan: Pour in the dry white wine, scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the skillet. Let the wine simmer for 2–3 minutes until it reduces slightly, concentrating the flavors.
- Add cream and seasonings: Stir in the heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 3–4 minutes until it thickens slightly, creating a creamy texture.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Add the cooked fettuccine and grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat the pasta in the creamy mushroom sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it to your desired consistency.
- Serve: Plate the pasta while hot and garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese for added flavor and a fresh finish.
Notes
- For added protein, stir in sautéed chicken or white beans when combining the pasta with the sauce.
- To lighten the dish, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk; however, the sauce will be thinner.
- Using a mixture of mushrooms adds depth and variety to the flavor profile.
