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Easy Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo

Easy Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo

Creamy, comforting fettuccine tossed with golden mushrooms and a silky Parmesan Alfredo sauce. Weeknight-simple, restaurant-cozy.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 12 oz dry fettuccine pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 10 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1.25 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for serving
  • 0.5 cup reserved pasta cooking water
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt or to taste
  • 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.125 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook fettuccine until just al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  • Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sauté mushrooms in an even layer until browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Stir and cook 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Lower heat to medium. Add remaining butter and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently, stirring, until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add drained pasta to the pan. Sprinkle in Parmesan and toss, loosening with splashes of pasta water until silky.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Toss until the sauce clings and looks glossy, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Fold in parsley and serve hot with extra Parmesan.

Notes

Try adding a handful of baby spinach with the cream, or finish with a squeeze of lemon for brightness. Leftovers reheat gently with a splash of hot water to revive the sauce.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.