Skyrocketed Creamy Mushroom Pasta

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A rich, velvety pasta dish with a luxurious sauce that soars in flavor and texture without overwhelming your senses. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs fettuccine pasta, olive oil, shallot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 500 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: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 500 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 8-10 minutes until al dente, reserving 1 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 finely diced shallot and cook for 2 minutes until translucent. Add 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and moisture evaporates.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to low, stir in 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup grated parmesan, 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  4. Step 4: Add drained fettuccine to the skillet, tossing to coat. If sauce is too thick, add 2-3 tbsp reserved pasta water until creamy consistency is achieved. Serve immediately with extra parmesan.

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