Best-Ever Creamy Mushroom Pasta with Garlic Bread

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Silky pasta tossed in a rich mushroom and garlic sauce, paired with toasted artisan bread for a comforting, restaurant-quality meal. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 37 minutes, pairs fettuccine pasta, cremini mushrooms, shallot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 620 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 22 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 620 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil; add 12 oz fettuccine and cook for 8 minutes until al dente, reserving 1 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Step 2: While pasta cooks, melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add 1 diced shallot and 2 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 2 minutes until soft.
  3. Step 3: Add 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms to skillet, stirring frequently until they release liquid and turn golden brown (about 6 minutes).
  4. Step 4: Deglaze skillet with 1/2 cup white wine, scraping up browned bits, then simmer for 3 minutes until reduced by half.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 cup heavy cream and 1 tbsp chopped thyme, cooking for 2 minutes until slightly thickened; add 1/2 cup grated Parmesan and stir until melted.
  6. Step 6: Add drained fettuccine to skillet with 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, tossing vigorously for 2 minutes until sauce coats strands.
  7. Step 7: Slice baguette into 1/2-inch thick pieces, brush with 1 tbsp olive oil, and toast under broiler for 3 minutes until golden.

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