Creamy Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo
Creamy Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces fettuccine
- 1 tablespoon salt, for pasta water
For the Mushroom Alfredo Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 12 ounces cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus more for serving
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, as needed
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside.
⏱️ 12 min
- 2
While the pasta cooks, melt the unsalted butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced cremini mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and have released their moisture.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the mushrooms and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Pour in the heavy cream, freshly grated nutmeg, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Remove the skillet from the heat. Gradually stir in the 1 1/2 cups of freshly grated Parmesan cheese until it is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash or two of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Add the drained fettuccine directly into the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy mushroom sauce. If needed, add a bit more reserved pasta water to achieve a silky texture.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and extra grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Creamy Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces fettuccine
- 1 tablespoon salt, for pasta water
For the Mushroom Alfredo Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 12 ounces cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus more for serving
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, as needed
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside.
⏱️ 12 min - 2
While the pasta cooks, melt the unsalted butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced cremini mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and have released their moisture.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the mushrooms and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Pour in the heavy cream, freshly grated nutmeg, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Remove the skillet from the heat. Gradually stir in the 1 1/2 cups of freshly grated Parmesan cheese until it is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash or two of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Add the drained fettuccine directly into the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy mushroom sauce. If needed, add a bit more reserved pasta water to achieve a silky texture.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and extra grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min