Linguine with Mushroom Caesar Sauce
Elevate your pasta night with this creamy and indulgent Linguine with Mushroom Caesar Sauce! This recipe combines the earthy richness of cremini and shiitake mushrooms with the bold, savory flavors of a Caesar-inspired cream sauce. Tossed with tender linguine, the sauce gets a luxurious boost from heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and a touch of lemon juice for balanced brightness. A quick 30-minute recipe, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners yet sophisticated enough for entertaining. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, and enjoy this comforting, restaurant-quality dish right at home. Perfect keywords: creamy pasta, Caesar sauce, linguine recipe, mushroom pasta, quick dinner recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 4 oz shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 cup Caesar dressing
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water, and set it aside.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil and melt the butter.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced cremini and shiitake mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are golden brown and tender.
Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, allowing the cheese to melt completely.
Add the Caesar dressing and lemon juice to the sauce, stirring to combine. Season with salt and black pepper.
If the sauce is too thick, add the reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
Remove from heat and serve immediately. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3234 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 205.6 g | 264% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.6 g | 533% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 683 mg | 228% | |
| Sodium | 5426 mg | 236% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 239.3 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.9 g | ||
| Protein | 80.3 g | 161% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1028 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 1730 mg | 37% | |
*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.
