Creamy Mushroom Linguine (Printable Version)

Tender mushrooms enveloped in a silky cream sauce over al dente linguine. Ready in 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 14 oz linguine

→ Mushrooms

02 - 14 oz mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, or button), sliced
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
04 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Aromatics

05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 small shallot, finely chopped

→ Sauce

07 - 3/4 cup plus 1 tbsp heavy cream
08 - 1/4 cup vegetable broth
09 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
11 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
12 - Salt, to taste

→ Garnish

13 - Extra chopped parsley
14 - Additional Parmesan, shaved

# How to Make It:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
02 - Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and all liquid has evaporated.
03 - Stir in shallot and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant and softened.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low.
05 - Add heavy cream, Parmesan, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
06 - Add drained linguine to the skillet, tossing thoroughly to coat. Add reserved pasta water as needed to achieve silky consistency.
07 - Stir in chopped parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and parsley garnish if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
  • Mushrooms get deeply golden and savory, adding umami that makes this feel indulgent
  • Perfect for those nights when you want restaurant quality without the restaurant effort
02 -
  • Crowding the pan when cooking mushrooms will steam them instead of searing work in batches if needed
  • The sauce thickens quickly off heat so remove from heat slightly earlier than you think
  • Pasta water is your insurance policy against broken sauce use it gradually
03 -
  • Let the mushrooms develop a deep golden brown color before moving on
  • Room temperature cream incorporates more smoothly into the sauce
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