Mushroom Pappardelle

4.80 from 10 votes

A hearty mushroom-based pasta dish, mushroom pappardelle is made with a mix of white wine, cream, and Parmigiano Reggiano. This dish isn't too creamy or saucy and really lets the mushroom flavor shine!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: people

Author: Luay Ghafari

Cost: $20

Ingredients

1 lbs Mushrooms - Assorted (portobello, cremini and shitake)
1 tbsp Butter
Kosher salt
5 sprigs Thyme
2 Shallots - Finely diced
2 Garlic cloves - Finely minced
½ cup White wine
½ cup Heavy cream
Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
8 oz Pasta - Pappardelle (or pasta of choice)
Parsley and grated Parmigiano Reggiano for garnish

Instructions

Slice large mushrooms into strips, about 1/2 inch wide. Small mushrooms can be quartered.
In a large pan or skillet set on medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add the mushrooms. Sautee for a few minutes until mushrooms soften, shrink and become aromatic. Do this in batches if needed until all the mushrooms are softened.
Strip the leaves off 5 sprigs of thyme and add them to the mushrooms. Sautee for 2 minutes.
Add the shallots and garlic. Sautee for 2-3 minutes.
Deglaze with the white wine, scraping any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Add the cream, lower the heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes.
The sauce should be ready. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
Cook the pasta per package instructions, making sure to reserve some of the pasta water. Once ready, carefully transfer the cooked pasta to the pan with the mushroom sauce. Toss to combine. If you feel the sauce is a little thin, add pasta water. Note: this is not a saucy pasta dish.
Plate the pasta and garnish with fresh chopped parsley and freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano.

Notes

The nutritional information provided is approximate.

This is not a saucy pasta dish. It allows the flavors of the mushrooms to shine.

Pappardelle is recommended but can use Tagliatelle or other hearty pasta cuts. This dish also works with smaller cuts like cavatelli or orecchiette. Select a high-quality pasta, such as Rummo egg pasta or Garofalo.

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