Description
Creamy mushroom tagliatelle pasta brings earthy Italian flavors to life with silky ribbons of pasta and rich, umami-packed mushroom sauce. Delicate yet robust, this elegant dish invites you to savor each luxurious bite of culinary comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) tagliatelle pasta (fresh or dried)
- 14 ounces (400 grams) mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, or button), sliced
Dairy and Cream Components:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- ½ cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan)
- Extra Parmesan (for serving)
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) dry white wine (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a generously sized pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Submerge the tagliatelle into the bubbling water, stirring occasionally to prevent clumping.
- Cook the pasta until it reaches a tender yet firm al dente consistency, following the timing suggested on the package.
- Before draining, carefully extract a half-cup of the starchy cooking liquid, which will later help create a silky sauce texture.
- Drain the pasta in a colander, shaking gently to remove excess water, ensuring the noodles are ready for the next stage of preparation.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality mushrooms like cremini or porcini for deeper, more robust flavor.
- Enhance the dish’s umami by adding a splash of white wine during mushroom sautéing for extra depth.
- Experiment with different cheese options like pecorino or aged parmesan to customize the pasta’s richness.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute traditional tagliatelle with zucchini noodles or gluten-free pasta alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg