12 oz mushrooms, sliced (button, cremini, or mixed mushrooms)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 cup pasta cooking water, reserved
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Optional: fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining.
Step 2: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted.
Step 3: Add sliced mushrooms in a single layer and cook without stirring for 3 to 4 minutes until browned.
Step 4: Stir mushrooms and continue cooking until tender and golden.
Step 5: Add minced garlic and dried thyme, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 6: Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 7: Add cooked fettuccine to the skillet along with reserved pasta water.
Step 8: Toss gently to coat pasta and loosen the sauce.
Step 9: Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan until creamy and well combined.