Description
Indulge in a decadent and flavorful dish with this Brown Butter Mushroom Pasta recipe. Perfectly cooked pasta coated in a creamy, umami-rich sauce with earthy mushrooms and a hint of citrusy brightness from lemon juice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fettuccine or pasta of choice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound mixed mushrooms (such as cremini, shiitake, and oyster), cleaned and sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- juice of half a lemon
Pasta:
Brown Butter Mushroom Sauce:
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Brown butter in a skillet, add mushrooms, garlic, salt, and peppers. Stir in cream and Parmesan until creamy.
- Combine: Toss pasta in the sauce, adding pasta water as needed. Stir in lemon juice and parsley.
- Serve: Garnish with extra Parmesan.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or sautéed tofu.
- Avoid overcrowding mushrooms in the pan for proper browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
