Tagliatelle with Creamy Mushroom Sauce is a rich and velvety pasta dish, featuring sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce. It’s the perfect comfort food for mushroom lovers!
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
✅ Base Ingredients:
- 12 oz tagliatelle pasta 🍝
- 2 tbsp butter 🧈
- 2 tbsp olive oil 🛢️
- 10 oz mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, or porcini), sliced 🍄
- 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- ½ tsp dried thyme (or fresh thyme) 🌿
- Salt & black pepper, to taste 🧂
✅ Creamy Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream 🥛
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
- ½ cup pasta water (reserved) 💧
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness) 🍋
✅ To Garnish:
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
- Extra Parmesan cheese for serving 🧀
Instructions:
Step 1: Cook the Pasta
1️⃣ Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2️⃣ Cook tagliatelle until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
Step 2: Sauté the Mushrooms
3️⃣ Heat butter and olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
4️⃣ Add mushrooms and cook until golden brown and tender.
5️⃣ Stir in garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper, cooking for another 1–2 minutes.
Step 3: Make the Creamy Sauce
6️⃣ Pour in heavy cream and stir well.
7️⃣ Add grated Parmesan cheese and mix until smooth.
8️⃣ Stir in reserved pasta water to achieve the perfect consistency.
Step 4: Combine & Serve
9️⃣ Add cooked tagliatelle to the pan and toss everything together.
🔟 Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.
Buon Appetito! 🇮🇹
This creamy and flavorful mushroom pasta is an elegant yet easy dish, perfect for any occasion.
✨ Extra Tips:
👉 Add a splash of white wine for extra depth of flavor! 🍷