Description
Creamy Mushroom Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that brings rich flavors and creamy textures to your dinner table in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish combines tender cremini mushrooms with a luscious creamy sauce, making it both satisfying and delightful. Whether served as a main course or as a side dish, this meatless meal is versatile and can be customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Each bite of this creamy mushroom pasta offers warmth and comfort, making it a family favorite that will impress everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine or linguine
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces thinly sliced cremini mushrooms
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 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 and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter with olive oil. Add mushrooms and garlic; sauté for about 5 minutes until mushrooms release moisture.
- Remove mushrooms from the skillet; add wine, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, flour, and Dijon mustard, stirring until smooth.
- Gradually stir in heavy cream and simmer for about two minutes.
- Return mushrooms to the skillet; reduce heat and cook until sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked pasta with the creamy sauce and garnish with parsley and Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg