0 from 9 votes
Creamy Mushroom and Ricotta Pasta
Creamy Mushroom and Ricotta Pasta is the perfect way to get your pasta fix this winter season! Easy to prepare with minimal ingredients and a sure-fire hit with pasta lovers.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 314 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 16 oz cremini mushrooms
- 1 tsp kosher salt, divided
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup dry sherry
- 1/2 lb whole-wheat fettuccine
- 8 oz whole milk ricotta
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Season with salt. It should be as salty as the sea. Cook fettuccine until aldente. Drain, do not rinse, and reserve pasta water.
- Place a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Add butter. Once the butter begins to brown on the edges, start to swirl the pan. Swirl until the butter becomes a deep brown color and smells nutty. Turn the heat down to medium and add mushrooms. Cook mushrooms until brown, about 3-4 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and garlic, cook 1 minute. Add sherry. Simmer until reduce by half.
- Turn the heat down to a medium-low heat. Add cooked pasta, ricotta, remaining salt and about 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water. Toss until ricotta has coated pasta. Add parmesan cheese, toss again until cheese has melted. Season pasta with salt and pepper. Garnish with more parmesan cheese.
Cup of Yum
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
314kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
562mg
(23%)
Potassium
482mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
411IU
(8%)
Calcium
209mg
(21%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 562mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 482mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 411IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 209mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.