Mushroom Alfredo Pasta
Maitake mushrooms, also known as hen-of-the-woods mushrooms, have a rich earthy taste. While they are predominately used in cooking, they are also lauded for their numerous health benefits.
Servings 4
Calories 591kcal
Ingredients
- ½ pound pasta of choice, I use Paccheri Rigate
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 12 ounces mixed mushrooms, I use a combination of maitake, shiitake and morels
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 medium shallot, diced
- 1 cup dry white wine
- ¾ cups crème fraîche
- ½ cup grated Parmesan, plus additional for serving
- 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- 1 teaspoon chopped thyme leaves
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water and set aside. Drain the pasta and return to the pot.
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat, add 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and heat through. Working in batches if needed to not overcrowd the pan, add the mushrooms and sauté until the mushrooms reduce in size, about 3 minutes.
- Add the butter and season with salt and pepper. Continue to sauté until the mushrooms are golden brown, about an additional 3 minutes. Remove to a bowl and set aside.
- Return the pan to medium heat, add the remaining olive oil and heat through. Add the garlic and shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are tender, about 3 minutes.
- Add the wine and let reduce by about half, about 4 minutes.
- Whisk in the crème fraîche until combined. Stir in the Parmesan followed by the parsley, chives and thyme then season with salt and pepper.
- Return the mushrooms to the sauce and stir to coat.
- Add the mushroom sauce to the pasta and stir to combine, adding some of the pasta cooking water about ¼ cup at a time util the pasta is creamy.
- Serve topped with additional Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 591kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 248mg | Potassium: 548mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 518IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 2mg