Pesto Fettuccine Alfredo with Mushrooms
Elevate your pasta night with this decadent Pesto Fettuccine Alfredo with Mushrooms—a luscious blend of creamy Alfredo sauce and fragrant basil pesto that coats tender fettuccine to perfection. Sautéed button mushrooms add a savory depth, while garlic-infused butter and Parmesan cheese create a velvety sauce that’s irresistibly rich. This Italian-inspired recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it a luxurious yet simple meal for busy weeknights or special occasions. Garnished with fresh basil leaves for a pop of color and freshness, this dish is a fusion of classic comfort and gourmet flair. Perfect for pesto pasta lovers and easy pasta recipes enthusiasts alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz button mushrooms
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup prepared basil pesto
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender. Remove mushrooms from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Reduce heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir frequently and heat until the cream begins to steam, but do not let it boil.
Slowly whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
Stir in the prepared basil pesto until fully combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Add the cooked fettuccine and sautéed mushrooms to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if the sauce needs thinning.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves. Enjoy your Pesto Fettuccine Alfredo with Mushrooms!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4436 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 319.0 g | 409% | |
| Saturated Fat | 136.8 g | 684% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 5671 mg | 247% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 274.3 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 110.0 g | 220% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1735 mg | 133% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 960 mg | 20% | |
*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.
