Description
Savory mushroom tagliatelle pasta emerges as a delightful Italian-inspired dish celebrating earthy flavors. Fragrant herbs and rich parmesan cheese complement the tender pasta, offering you a comforting culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz (400 g) mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, or button), sliced
- 12 oz (340 g) tagliatelle pasta (fresh or dried)
- ½ cup (50 g) grated parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan)
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 2 tbsps butter
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup (120 ml) dry white wine (optional)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Extra parmesan (for serving)
Instructions
- Boiling Preparation: Generously fill a pot with water, season with salt, and heat to a vigorous boil over maximum flame intensity.
- Pasta Immersion: Gently lower tagliatelle into the roiling water, periodically stirring to prevent pasta strands from sticking together.
- Cooking Performance: Allow pasta to simmer until achieving a perfectly balanced al dente texture, precisely tracking recommended package duration.
- Liquid Preservation: Strategically reserve a measured portion of starchy cooking liquid before completing pasta drainage, which will serve as a critical emulsification agent for sauce development.
- Final Pasta Refinement: Transfer pasta into a colander, executing a delicate shake to eliminate residual moisture, preparing the noodles for subsequent culinary transformation.
Notes
- Preserve Pasta Water: Save the starchy cooking liquid as a secret weapon for creating a smooth, glossy sauce that helps ingredients cling perfectly to the noodles.
- Master Al Dente Timing: Watch pasta closely during cooking, testing texture frequently to avoid overcooking and maintain that ideal tender-yet-firm consistency.
- Salt Water Strategically: Add enough salt to the boiling water to season pasta from within, enhancing overall flavor depth before adding any additional ingredients.
- Prevent Pasta Sticking: Stir noodles gently and consistently during initial cooking minutes to stop them from clumping together and ensure even cooking throughout.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg