Description
Looking for an easy yet luxurious meal? This Creamy Brown Butter Mushroom Pasta is exactly what you need. Imagine tender pasta coated in a velvety, nutty brown butter sauce, loaded with golden sautéed mushrooms — it’s pure comfort in a bowl. Perfect for a quick dinner, an impressive easy recipe for guests, or a cozy night in. Whether you’re searching for dinner ideas, easy pasta recipes, or food ideas for a satisfying vegetarian meal, this one checks every box. With minimal ingredients and maximum flavor, this quick, satisfying dinner will become a staple in your kitchen. One bite and you’ll understand why it’s irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) pasta (spaghetti, bucatini, or fettuccine)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 oz (340 g) mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, or mixed), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Reserved pasta water, as needed
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Allow it to foam, bubble, and turn golden brown, stirring occasionally.
- Add olive oil, then toss in the mushrooms. Sauté until golden and tender, about 7–8 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked pasta directly into the sauce. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and a sprinkle of black pepper, if desired.