Creamy Mushroom Herb Pasta
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
47245 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Others
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Creamy Mushroom Herb Pasta
Description
Creamy Mushroom Herb Pasta features thinly sliced mushrooms sautéed in butter with garlic until deeply browned and all moisture evaporates. Flour is then cooked with the mushrooms to form a roux that thickens the sauce. Vegetable broth and herbs such as thyme and rubbed sage are whisked in while maintaining gentle heat to marry flavors and develop a smooth sauce base. Half-and-half is added to bring creaminess and balance the savory mushroom and herb notes.
Fettuccine is cooked until just al dente and combined with the sauce, allowing the pasta to finish absorbing the herbs and cream. The final texture offers tender pasta strands coated with a luscious, herb-infused mushroom sauce that is neither overly thick nor thin.
This pasta suits casual weeknight meals or vegetarian options where hearty mushroom flavor and creamy texture are desired.
Ingredients
- 8 oz mushrooms $1.99
- 12 oz Fettuccine pasta $0.75
- 2 cloves garlic $0.16, minced
- 3 Tbsp butter $0.33
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour $0.03
- 1.5 cups vegetable broth $0.19
- 3 thyme $0.32, sprigs fresh or 1/4 tsp dried
- 1 tsp rubbed sage $0.10
- 1/2 cup half and half $0.62
- salt $0.05, to taste
- black pepper $0.05, to taste
Instructions
- Wash the mushrooms to remove any dirt or debris, then thinly slice them.
- Begin cooking the fettuccine according to the package directions. Cook the pasta just until al dente, then drain in a colander. The pasta will continue to soften slightly once it's in the creamy mushroom herb sauce, so do not overcook it.
- While the pasta is cooking, add the butter and minced garlic to a large skillet. Sauté the garlic over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, or just until fragrant and tender. Do not let the butter or garlic turn brown.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and continue to cook until the mushrooms have turned dark brown and all of the moisture they release has evaporated (5-7 minutes). Turn the heat down slightly to medium-low, add the flour, and continue to sauté until the flour begins to coat the bottom of the skillet and turns golden brown (about 2-3 minutes).
- Whisk the vegetable broth into the skillet with the flour and mushrooms. Whisk until all the flour has dissolved off the bottom of the skillet. Add the thyme, sage, and some freshly cracked pepper. Turn the heat up to medium and allow the sauce to come to a simmer, at which point it will thicken.
- Stir the half and half into the sauce and allow it to return to a gentle simmer. Taste the sauce and adjust the salt or pepper as needed (the amount of salt needed will depend on the type of broth used. I added approximately 1/4 tsp).
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce in the skillet. Toss to coat and allow the pasta to heat through over medium-low heat. The pasta will absorb some of the liquid and flavors, and further thicken the sauce. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 47245 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 472.45kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 73.5g | 25% |
| Protein | 14.55g | 29% |
| Fat | 13.28g | 20% |
| Sodium | 602.15mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 3.58g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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