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Creamy Mushroom-Fontina Pasta
Creamy Mushroom-Fontina Pasta combines sautéed cremini mushrooms and shallots in a butter and white wine sauce, finished with rich fontina cheese and fresh parsley. The pasta is coated in a smooth, cheesy sauce that melts into the warm noodles, balancing earthy mushroom flavors with a touch of acidity from the wine. This recipe is suited for those seeking a comforting pasta dish with creamy texture and deep umami notes.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
738 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian, American
Ingredients
- 10 ounces pasta I used mafalda, dried, wide
- ½ cup butter divided, unsalted
- 20 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
- ½ cup shallot about 2 large shallots, finely chopped
- ⅓ cup white wine dry
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces fontina cheese diced small
- ½ cup parsley chopped
- salt to taste, freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
- Cook the pasta until al dente, according to the package directions. Drain and reserve ¾ cup of the cooking water.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté half of the mushrooms, stirring occasionally, for 7 minutes; transfer to a plate. Repeat with 2 tablespoons butter and the remaining mushrooms, transferring them to the plate with the rest of the mushrooms.
- Add the shallots to skillet and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms back to the skillet, along with the wine; cook until the wine is reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the reserved cooking liquid and bring to a boil. Stir in the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and season with 1 teaspoon salt.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked pasta, cheese and parsley, tossing with the sauce until the pasta is coated and the cheese starts melting. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Nutritional information is for one serving and can be adjusted based on portion size.
Nutrition Information
Calories
738kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Cholesterol
126mg
(42%)
Sodium
1063mg
(44%)
Potassium
885mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1860IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
369mg
(37%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 738
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 738kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Cholesterol | 126mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1063mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 885mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1860IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 369mg | 37% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.