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Brown Butter Mushroom Pasta: A Delicious Recipe Guide

A delicious and easy recipe for Brown Butter Mushroom Pasta, featuring a rich nutty flavor from browned butter and tender mushrooms.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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)

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are browned and tender.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
  5. 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.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

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.

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