Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Brown Butter Mushroom Pasta, featuring a rich nutty flavor from browned butter and tender mushrooms.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (such as fettuccine or spaghetti)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (such as cremini or button)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Continue cooking the butter, stirring frequently, until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are browned and tender.
- Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water and Parmesan cheese. Toss everything together until well combined and the pasta is coated in the brown butter sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian protein boost, add 1 cup of cooked chickpeas or white beans to the pasta.
- Experiment with different mushrooms, such as shiitake or portobello, for varied flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg