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A bowl of creamy fettuccine pasta with sautéed mushrooms and fresh parsley, perfect for Creamy Pasta Nights.

Easy Creamy Fettuccine

This easy creamy fettuccine recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you crave a comforting and satisfying meal without the fuss. It uses minimal ingredients and simple techniques to deliver a delicious, restaurant-worthy pasta dish in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 oz baby bella mushrooms sliced
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp freshly cracked pepper
  • 8 oz fettuccine
  • 2.5 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Equipment

  • Deep skillet

Method
 

  1. Mince the garlic and slice the mushrooms.
  2. Add the butter and garlic to a deep skillet and sauté over medium heat for one minute. Add the sliced mushrooms, salt, and pepper, and continue to sauté until the mushrooms have softened, all of their moisture has evaporated from the skillet, and the edges are beginning to brown.
  3. Add the fettuccine to the skillet along with the vegetable broth and stir to combine. It's okay if the broth doesn't fully submerge the pasta.
  4. Place a lid on the skillet, turn the heat up to medium-high, and allow the broth to come up to a boil. When it reaches a boil, give the pasta a quick stir, replace the lid, then turn the heat down to medium-low.
  5. Continue to let the pasta simmer in the broth for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally (always replacing the lid), or until the pasta is tender. There should be a little saucy liquid left in the bottom of the skillet.
  6. Add the heavy cream to the skillet and stir to combine. Turn the heat off then add the Parmesan and continue to stir the pasta until the Parmesan is melted. Give the pasta a taste and add salt or pepper if needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is designed for simplicity and speed. Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or peas in the last few minutes of cooking. For a richer flavor, you can use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.

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