Brown Butter Mushroom Pasta
Brown Butter Mushroom Pasta is a comforting and indulgent dish that perfectly marries the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter with tender sautéed mushrooms. This creamy pasta is an effortless meal ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a gourmet experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 2 cups sliced cremini or shiitake mushrooms
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the mushrooms: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of butter. Add mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Make brown butter: Push mushrooms aside, add remaining butter, and cook until it turns golden brown and fragrant.
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic with the butter and mushrooms, cooking for an additional minute.
- Combine: Toss drained pasta with the mushroom-butter mixture, adding reserved pasta water gradually until creamy.
- Finish and serve: Mix in Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg