Ingredients
8 ounces dry pasta (short shapes like Toscani or long types like pappardelle or spaghetti)
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter (or 3 to 4 tablespoons if preferred)
2 shallots or 1/2 medium onion, minced
5 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces baby bella mushrooms
8 ounces white button mushrooms
8 ounces portobello mushrooms
Kosher salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon rosemary
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup dry red wine or 1/4 cup chicken/vegetable broth
1/2 to 3/4 cup reserved starchy pasta cooking water
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup packed chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
Optional: Red pepper flakes for mild heat and additional parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 to 3/4 cup of the pasta water and drain the rest.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté minced shallots or onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the mushrooms and cook for 7–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release juices and caramelize.
4. Season with salt, pepper, and rosemary. Stir in tomato paste and wine or broth.
5. Add reserved pasta water to create a sauce, simmer for 4–5 minutes.
6. Toss in the drained pasta, adding more pasta water if needed for creaminess.
7. Mix in Parmesan and parsley. Sprinkle with walnuts and red pepper flakes if using.
8. Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley.
Last Step:
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🍂 Clean mushrooms with a damp towel to prevent sogginess.
🔪 Slice mushrooms 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick for texture.
🌿 Use short, ridged pasta shapes to better hold the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- None: 0 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: value unavailable
- Sodium: value unavailable
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- Fiber: value unavailable
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: value unavailable