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Mushroom Lovers Pasta Recipe

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A rich and flavorful Mushroom Lovers Pasta combining a medley of mushrooms sautéed in butter, garlic, and a savory wine-balsamic sauce, tossed with pappardelle pasta and finished with Parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts for a hearty, comforting dish perfect for mushroom enthusiasts.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 1 pound uncooked pasta (pappardelle recommended)

Sauce and Mushrooms

  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, divided
  • 2 pounds mushrooms, cut into bite-sized pieces (baby bellas, shiitake, oyster mushrooms blend)
  • 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2/3 cup vegetable stock
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2–3 large sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Toppings

  • 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
  • 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts, divided

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Bring a large stockpot of generously salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining the pasta.
  2. Sauté Mushrooms: While pasta cooks, melt 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) butter in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and toss frequently for 3-4 minutes until they are lightly browned and softened. Add the sliced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring occasionally.
  3. Make Sauce: Add the remaining 1/4 cup butter, dry white wine, vegetable stock, balsamic vinegar, rosemary sprigs, crushed red pepper flakes, and a generous pinch of salt and black pepper to the pan. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it simmer for 5 more minutes until the liquid has reduced by about half. Remove and discard rosemary sprigs.
  4. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Transfer the mushroom sauce into the pot with cooked pasta. Add the Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup of toasted pine nuts. Toss everything together until well combined. Adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or crushed red pepper flakes if desired. For a saucier consistency, stir in some reserved pasta water a little at a time.
  5. Serve: Plate the pasta immediately, garnished with the remaining toasted pine nuts and generous extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Use a mix of mushrooms (baby bellas, shiitake, oyster) for more complex flavor and texture.
  • Reserve pasta water to adjust the sauce thickness as needed.
  • Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
  • Toasting pine nuts before adding enhances their flavor and texture.
  • This dish pairs wonderfully with a crisp white wine matching the one used in cooking.

Keywords: mushroom pasta, pappardelle recipe, vegetarian pasta, Italian mushroom sauce, creamy mushroom pasta, easy pasta dinner

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