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Mushroom Cream Sauce Pasta

Creamy Mushroom Sauce Pasta for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

This Mushroom Cream Sauce Pasta is a creamy and delicious dish perfect for busy weeknights and is sure to please any crowd.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 8 ounces Baby Bella Mushrooms Sliced; can substitute with white mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can be replaced by olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Flour Can use gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 cup Half and Half Whole milk can be used if necessary
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Tamari is a gluten-free alternative
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Grated; can substitute with nutritional yeast for dairy-free
  • 1 each Shallots Finely chopped; can substitute with yellow onions
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Dried Fettuccine Any pasta shape can work

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Large pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add finely chopped shallots and sauté for 3–4 minutes until tender and translucent.
  2. Add 8 ounces of sliced baby Bella mushrooms to the skillet and increase heat slightly. Cook for 8–10 minutes until browned and tender.
  3. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour over the sautéed mushrooms and shallots. Stir quickly and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens.
  5. Whisk in 1 cup of half and half, then add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Simmer for an additional 3–5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Add freshly chopped parsley.
  7. Cook 12 ounces of dried fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and combine with sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store any remaining sauce in an airtight container for up to 5 days, separate from pasta.

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