Creamy Mushroom Pappardelle Pasta Recipe with Garlic
This Mushroom Pappardelle Pasta is hearty, comforting and packed with flavor. It’s loaded with golden brown baby bella mushrooms, sautéed with onion, garlic, and fresh herbs, then tossed with wide ribbons of pappardelle pasta in a creamy, parmesan sauce.
Equipment
- Pasta Pot
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 12 oz Pappardelle
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- ½ White onion
- 16 oz Baby Bella mushrooms sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 teaspoons fresh Rosemary
- 2 teaspoons Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
- 14 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons Sherry wine
- 1 cup Cream
- ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pappardelle until al dente according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and white onion and sauté for 5 minutes, until translucent.
- Add baby bella mushrooms and sauté for 10 minutes, until all liquid is cooked off. Add garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the pan. Stir until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add sherry to deglaze the pan. Stir well.
- Remove pan from the heat. Add cream and grated parmesan and stir. Add pasta and toss vigorously.
- Top with additional parmesan cheese and serve.
Notes
Storage and Reheating:
- Refrigerator Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Freezer Storage: This dish is not ideal for freezing, as the cream sauce may separate upon thawing.
- Reheating Instructions: Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of water or cream to bring the sauce back to its creamy consistency.
Top Tips:
- Don’t rush the mushrooms: Let them cook until all their liquid has evaporated and they’re golden brown. This step takes time but really boosts the flavor.
- Reserve pasta water: Before draining the pasta, scoop out a bit of the cooking water. The starch in it can help loosen the sauce and make it coat the pasta more evenly, if needed.
- Plan ahead: You can slice mushrooms and chop herbs earlier in the day to make dinnertime even easier.
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