Luscious Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Indulge in this rich and creamy mushroom pasta, featuring tender pasta, savory sautéed mushrooms, and a luxurious white wine cream sauce. Perfect for a comforting meal that's easy to prepare.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Large skillet or Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Penne or Fettuccine Pasta (450g)
- 1 pound Cremini Mushrooms (450g), sliced
- 2 large Shallots finely diced
- 3-4 cloves Garlic minced
- ½ cup Dry White Wine (120ml), like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
- 1 ½ cups Heavy Cream (360ml)
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese (50g) freshly grated, plus more for serving
- ¼ cup Fresh Parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil plus more for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- Salt To taste
- Black Pepper To taste
- 1 cup Pasta Water (240ml), reserved
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, reserving about 1 ½ cups of starchy pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the sliced mushrooms in a large skillet with olive oil and butter until deeply golden and tender, then season lightly and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook the diced shallots until softened, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in the dry white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly for 3-5 minutes.
- Return the cooked pasta and sautéed mushrooms to the skillet, then stir in ½ cup of reserved pasta water and ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce emulsifies and coats the pasta.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, stir in fresh chopped parsley, and serve immediately with extra Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Notes
For an extra touch, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic for a subtle kick. Ensure your pasta is truly al dente as it will continue to cook slightly in the sauce. If you don't have dry white wine, a good quality chicken or vegetable broth can be used as a substitute, though the flavor profile will be slightly different.