Creamy Truffle Mushroom Pasta (Printable Version)

Fettuccine with earthy mushrooms in a decadent, creamy truffle sauce for effortless elegant dining.

# What You Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 ounces fettuccine or tagliatelle

→ Mushrooms

02 - 14 ounces mixed mushrooms, sliced (cremini, shiitake, or button)
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 small shallot, finely chopped

→ Sauce

07 - 3/4 cup heavy cream
08 - 1/4 cup vegetable broth
09 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 1 tablespoon truffle oil, plus more to finish
11 - Salt, to taste
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

13 - Chopped fresh parsley
14 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese

# How to Make It:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine or tagliatelle according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, drain and set aside.
02 - Heat unsalted butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped shallot and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until aromatic.
03 - Add sliced mixed mushrooms and a pinch of salt to the skillet. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes until mushrooms are softened and golden.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth and simmer for 2 minutes. Allow the liquid to reduce slightly.
05 - Lower the heat. Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens.
06 - Add truffle oil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
07 - Add drained pasta to the skillet. Toss to combine, using reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
08 - Transfer to serving plates. Garnish with chopped parsley, extra Parmesan, and a drizzle of truffle oil. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy but impressive comes together in about half an hour
  • Comforting creamy sauce feels special without being fussy
  • Features earthy mushrooms for depth plus just enough truffle oil for elegance
  • Simple vegetarian option and easy to adapt for dairy free or gluten free diets
02 -
  • Comes together in only thirty minutes for an impressive main any night
  • Vegetarian and easy to adapt for gluten or dairy sensitivities
  • Truffle oil adds all the luxury for a fraction of the cost of fresh truffles
03 -
  • Use the best truffle oil you can splurge on it makes the dish
  • Do not crowd the mushrooms or they will steam not brown the golden edges make all the flavor difference
  • Reserve and use your pasta cooking water for perfect consistency in the sauce

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