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Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 1 cup short pasta
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 ½ ounces diced shallots
  • 3-4 ounces trumpet mushrooms, cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 ½ ounces shiitake mushrooms, cut in half
  • 4 ounces cremini mushrooms, cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¾ cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water
  • grated Pecorino Romano, for topping
  • chopped parsley, for topping

Instructions 

  • Bring a large saucepan of salt water to boil (about 1 teaspoon of salt) over medium-high heat. Once the water has come to a boil add the pasta and cook according to the package directions until it is al dente. Drain pasta reserving one cup of pasta water.
  • Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter to a large skillet over medium-low.
  • Once the butter has melted add shallots and a pinch of salt. Sauté until they are soft and golden. Stir occasionally to prevent them from burning.
  • To the cooked shallots add the trumpet and cremini mushrooms along with a pinch of salt and cook until they have released their water and have cooked down but are still firm about 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent them from burning.
  • Add the thyme to the mushrooms and shallots along with the shiitake mushrooms and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the dry sherry and broth. Allow the sauce to reduce by half.
  • Add the remaining ½ tablespoon of butter and heavy cream, reduce to low, and continue to cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add the flour along with ¼ cup pasta water and combine well to form the sauce. Add additional pasta water as needed to get a creamy consistency.
  • Serve mushroom sauce over pasta and top with grated Pecorino Romano and parsley.

Notes

1. Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. The nutritional value will vary based on the type of ingredients used (example: pasta, cheese, heavy cream). It does not include the nutrition for any substitutions or additions.
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