Description
Indulge in the rich and earthy flavors of this Brown Butter Mushroom Pasta. With nutty brown butter, savory mushrooms, and a hint of Parmesan, this dish is a comforting and satisfying meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta (such as fettuccine or spaghetti)
Brown Butter Mushroom Mixture:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound cremini or baby bella mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Finishing Touches:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- juice of 1/2 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- Make the Brown Butter Mushroom Mixture: Melt butter in a skillet until golden brown. Add olive oil, mushrooms, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until mushrooms are browned and tender.
- Combine: Add drained pasta to the skillet with a splash of pasta water. Stir in Parmesan until creamy. Add more pasta water if needed.
- Finish: Stir in parsley and lemon juice. Serve warm with extra Parmesan.
Notes
- You can use a mix of wild mushrooms for more flavor depth.
- Enhance with sautéed spinach or cooked chicken for a heartier meal.
- For a vegan option, use plant-based butter and omit or replace the cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
