Creamy Mushroom Sauce for Pasta
Elevate your pasta nights with this irresistible Creamy Mushroom Sauce for Pasta, a luxurious blend of earthy button mushrooms, silky heavy cream, and savory Parmesan cheese. Sautéed shallots and garlic create a flavorful base, while a splash of chicken or vegetable stock enhances the depth of this rich, velvety sauce. Perfectly balanced with a touch of fresh parsley, this versatile recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal weeknight indulgence. Whether served over fettuccine, penne, or any pasta of your choice, this creamy mushroom pasta sauce is sure to become a dinnertime favorite. Keywords: creamy mushroom sauce, pasta sauce recipe, quick pasta sauce, rich mushroom sauce, Parmesan cream sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 250 grams button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup optional pasta water (reserved from boiling pasta)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add the unsalted butter and olive oil.
Once the butter has melted, add the finely chopped shallot and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened and translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and have released their moisture.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Allow the mixture to gently simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
If the sauce is too thick, add a small amount of reserved pasta water to thin it out to your desired consistency.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
Serve the creamy mushroom sauce immediately over your favorite cooked pasta. Garnish with additional parsley or Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
329 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.9 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.2 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 461 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.0 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 273 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
