Description
This indulgent Morel Mushroom Pasta in Creamy Sauce Delight features tender, golden-brown morel mushrooms tossed with fettuccine in a rich, velvety parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for mushroom lovers seeking a luxurious, comforting meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 ounces Fettuccine or Tagliatelle Pasta
Sauce
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- ¾ cup Freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme leaves
- Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
Mushrooms
- 6 ounces Morel Mushrooms, cleaned gently
Instructions
- Clean the Morel Mushrooms: Gently brush off any dirt from the morel mushrooms or rinse briefly under cold water. Pat them dry with a paper towel to ensure they sauté properly without excess moisture.
- Sauté the Mushrooms: Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cleaned morel mushrooms and sauté for 5-6 minutes until they turn golden brown and release their aroma.
- Cook the Pasta: Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Before draining, reserve ½ cup of the pasta cooking water to help adjust sauce consistency if needed.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet used for mushrooms, melt an additional tablespoon of butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic cloves and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Make the Cream Sauce: Slowly pour in 1 cup of heavy cream while whisking. Add ¾ cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and stir continuously until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the sautéed morel mushrooms back into the skillet with the cream sauce. Then, add the cooked fettuccine and gently toss everything together, seasoning with salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme leaves to taste.
- Serve: Plate the pasta immediately, garnishing with extra grated Parmesan and a sprig of fresh thyme for added aroma and presentation.
Notes
- Be gentle when cleaning morel mushrooms as they are delicate and can absorb excess water.
- Reserve pasta water to loosen the sauce if it becomes too thick.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and creamy sauce texture.
- Fresh thyme enhances earthy flavors but can be substituted with rosemary or sage if unavailable.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the pasta at its creamy best.
