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4.8 from 141 votes

Brown Butter Mushroom Pasta

A quick and easy pasta dish that comes together in a snap with mostly pantry ingredients! Mushroom fans rejoice--this is going to become your new favorite pasta! The brown butter is AMAZING!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 396 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 12 oz rigatoni pasta (or your favorite pasta)
  • 8 tablespoons salted butter, cut into tablespoon pieces
  • 12 oz cremini or baby bella mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • For serving: chopped fresh parsley, crushed red pepper flakes, extra Parmesan cheese, optional

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season generously with salt. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water and drain.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until the butter starts to foam and smells slightly nutty, this should take about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and browned, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme, cook for 2 more minutes. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
  3. Add the pasta to the skillet and stir in the reserved pasta water. Reduce heat to low and add half of the Parmesan cheese, stirring gently until melted. Add the remaining cheese and stir until melted. You can also use tongs to toss the pasta and cheese, so it doesn’t clump. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if necessary.
  4. Transfer the pasta to plates or bowls and garnish with parsley, crushed red pepper flakes, and extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 396kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 268mg (11%) Potassium 399mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 539IU (11%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 123mg (12%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 396

% Daily Value*

Calories 396kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 268mg 11%
Potassium 399mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 539IU 11%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 123mg 12%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.