Imagine twirling your fork into a creamy, luxurious pasta dish that looks and tastes like it came straight from a high-end Italian restaurant - but you made it in your own kitchen! This White Wine and Mushroom Pasta is your ticket to an effortless, gourmet meal that will impress dinner guests or satisfy your own culinary cravings. With just a handful of ingredients and simple techniques, you'll transform ordinary pasta into an extraordinary dining experience that will make your taste buds dance with delight.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until they release their moisture and become golden brown, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the mushrooms and cook for an additional 30-45 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Pour white wine into the skillet and increase heat to medium-high. Allow the wine to simmer and reduce by half, which will concentrate the flavors, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in heavy cream. Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes until it starts to thicken slightly.
- Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Add the drained pasta directly into the skillet with the mushroom sauce. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly, adding reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Remove from heat and transfer to serving plates. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately while hot, optionally with additional grated Parmesan cheese on the side.
Tips
- Use fresh, high-quality mushrooms for the best flavor and texture. Cremini or shiitake mushrooms work wonderfully in this recipe.
- Don't rush the mushroom sautéing process - letting them develop a golden-brown color concentrates their umami flavor.
- Choose a dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc that you'd also enjoy drinking for the best sauce flavor.
- Reserve some pasta water before draining - its starchy nature helps create a silky, clingy sauce.
- Cook pasta just until al dente to ensure it maintains a perfect texture when mixed with the sauce.
- For extra richness, consider adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese or a touch of truffle oil before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
