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Creamy Brown Butter Mushroom Pasta

Irresistible Creamy Brown Butter Mushroom Pasta You’ll Crave

This creamy brown butter mushroom pasta is a quick and flavorful comfort food that will satisfy your cravings for homemade goodness.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne can substitute based on preference
For the Sauce
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter allows control over saltiness
  • 2 cups mixed mushrooms sliced, use cremini, shiitake, button
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Optional Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated, optional for dairy-free
  • 1 tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 oz of pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Clean and slice 2 cups of mixed mushrooms uniformly.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tbsp of unsalted butter until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  5. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Combine the drained pasta with the mushroom mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed for a creamy consistency.
  7. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped parsley and 1 tsp lemon juice, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to maintain creaminess.

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