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creamy mushroom pasta sauce recipe

Creamy Mushroom Pasta Sauce

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  • Author: Katya
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Simmer
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

This creamy mushroom pasta is earthy, smooth, and full of flavor. It comes together in about 30 minutes, making it perfect for easy weeknight meals! 

Ingredients

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  • 5 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 large shallot, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
  • 16 oz. baby bella or white mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 2 tsp. soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1–2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 16 oz. dry fettuccine

Instructions

  1. In a large wide heavy skillet or saute pan, melt butter over medium heat.  Add shallots and cook for about 2-3 minutes or until softened. Add mushrooms and cook until moisture evaporates and mushrooms turn tender, about 10-12 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Season mushrooms with salt and pepper after they release moisture.
  2. Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms and cook for about 1 minute while stirring constantly. 
  3. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Scrape the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits.
  4. Add half and half and soy sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer until thickened, about 4-5 minutes. 
  5. Stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley. Taste sauce for salt and pepper before tossing with pasta. To brighten up the sauce, I like to add juice of half a lemon. This is totally optional though.
  6. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente according to package directions. Just before draining, reserve some pasta water. Toss pasta with sauce. If needed, thin out with the reserve pasta water. Serve with more Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat with a little chicken broth, white wine, or water to loosen up the sauce.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 355
  • Sugar: 5.7 g
  • Sodium: 245.3 mg
  • Fat: 10.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 52.8 g
  • Protein: 12.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 25.9 mg

Find it online: https://www.littlebroken.com/creamy-mushroom-pasta-sauce/