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Garlic Butter Mushroom Fettuccine u0026amp; Parmesan

Elina James
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Pasta
  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta
  • Salt for boiling water
  • For the Garlic Butter Mushroom Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 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.