Description
Unlock the secret to a restaurant-quality meal with this easy-to-follow recipe for Creamy Brown Butter Mushroom Pasta. Prepare to be amazed by the depth of flavor and luxurious texture of this comforting dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) fettuccine or preferred pasta
- 8 tbsp (113g) unsalted butter
- 1 lb (450g) cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 cups (360ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup dry white wine or vegetable broth for deglazing
Instructions
- 1. Prep Ingredients: Slice mushrooms, mince shallot and garlic, grate Parmesan.
- 2. Brown Butter: Melt unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until milk solids turn amber brown and smell nutty; remove from heat immediately.
- 3. Sauté Mushrooms: Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until golden brown. Add shallot and garlic; sauté 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- 4. Build Sauce: Deglaze with wine/broth (if using). Pour in heavy cream. Simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5. Cook Pasta: Cook pasta in heavily salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain pasta.
- 6. Combine and Serve: Add drained pasta to the skillet with sauce. Toss well. Stir in half of the Parmesan. Add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency. Serve immediately, garnished with remaining Parmesan and fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins