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Spicy Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Spicy creamy mushroom pasta with Calabrian chili paste, sauteed cremini mushrooms, tomato, cream, garlic, fresh basil, and Pecorino Romano is a simple pasta that's loaded with flavor and can be ready in 30 minutes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 503 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fettuccine
  • 1/4 cup olive oil divided
  • 1 pound cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 5 cloves garlic sliced
  • 2 teaspoons Calabrian chili paste or to taste
  • 3 ounces tomato paste
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup pecorino romano grated
  • 1/4 cup packed fresh basil hand torn
  • 2 cups reserved pasta water will most likely not need all of it
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. In a very large pan saute the mushrooms in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until brown. Season with salt then remove the mushrooms to a plate and set aside.
  3. Turn the heat to medium-low, and add the remaining olive oil and garlic to the pan. Saute until golden (about 2 minutes). Next, add the chili paste and tomato paste. Cook for 5 minutes in the oil stirring frequently.
  4. Begin cooking the pasta in the boiling water to 1 minute less than al dente.
  5. Add the wine to the pan and turn the heat to medium-high to cook off the alcohol and reduce for 3 minutes.
  6. Turn heat down to medium-low and add in 1 cup of pasta water and the cream. Stir it all together and bring it to a low simmer. Taste test and season with salt to taste.
  7. Add in the mushrooms and the pasta. Cook until the pasta reaches al dente (about 1-2 minutes).
  8. Turn off the heat and add in the Pecorino Romano and mix well. If the sauce is too dry add a bit of pasta water (a couple ounces at a time) to loosen it up.
  9. Add in half of the basil leaves. Serve on plates with the remaining basil on top and more grated cheese on the side.

Notes

  • Calabrian chili paste is spicy.  Adjust to personal taste preferences.
  • Always save your pasta water!  Use the reserved pasta water to thin out the pasta if it is too thick or dries out.  Just add a couple of ounces at a time to get a perfectly creamy consistency.
  • Leftovers can be saved for up to 3 days in the fridge.  

Nutrition Information

Calories 503kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 20.3g (31%) Saturated Fat 7.7g (39%) Cholesterol 37mg (12%) Sodium 151mg (6%) Potassium 428mg (12%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5.9g (12%) Calcium 139mg (14%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 503

% Daily Value*

Calories 503kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 63g 21%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 20.3g 31%
Saturated Fat 7.7g 39%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 151mg 6%
Potassium 428mg 9%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5.9g 12%
Calcium 139mg 14%
Iron 5mg 28%

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