Easy Mushroom Alfredo Pasta
Easy Mushroom Alfredo Pasta is a comforting dish that elevates weeknight dinners into a delightful culinary experience. This creamy, dreamy pasta enveloped in a rich Alfredo sauce and earthy sautéed mushrooms is sure to impress your family and friends. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a restaurant-quality meal in under 30 minutes that leaves everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 2 cups fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté mushrooms until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for about 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted; adjust the consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Toss the pasta in the sauce, season with salt and pepper, then serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added protein, incorporate grilled chicken or shrimp. Feel free to replace mushrooms with spinach or add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat gently on the stove with a splash of milk.