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Garlic Butter Mushroom Pappardelle Recipe

4.6 from 124 reviews

This Garlic Butter Mushroom Pappardelle is a comforting Italian-inspired pasta dish featuring wide, tender pappardelle noodles coated in a rich garlic butter sauce with caramelized mixed mushrooms. Enhanced with white wine or vegetable broth and fresh parsley, this recipe is perfect for a cozy, flavorful meal that comes together quickly on the stovetop.

Ingredients

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pasta

  • 8 oz pappardelle pasta

sauce & vegetables

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 14 oz mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, or portobello), sliced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

garnish

  • Freshly grated Parmesan (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pappardelle and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
  2. Sauté aromatics: Heat the olive oil and unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and finely chopped shallot, sautéing until fragrant and translucent, about 2 minutes.
  3. Caramelize mushrooms: Add the sliced mixed mushrooms in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 5 minutes to allow the mushrooms to caramelize. Then stir and continue cooking until the mushrooms are golden brown and most of their moisture has evaporated.
  4. Deglaze the pan: Pour in the dry white wine or vegetable broth and add the soy sauce or tamari. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits for extra flavor.
  5. Toss pasta in sauce: Add the cooked pappardelle to the skillet and gently toss to coat the pasta evenly with the mushroom and garlic butter sauce. If needed, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce and improve coating.
  6. Season and finish: Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley to add freshness and vibrancy to the dish.
  7. Serve: Serve the pasta warm, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired for an added layer of savory richness.

Notes

  • You can substitute white wine with vegetable broth to keep the dish alcohol-free.
  • Use gluten-free pasta to make this recipe gluten-free.
  • For a vegan option, replace butter with dairy-free margarine and omit Parmesan or use a vegan cheese alternative.
  • Be sure to sauté mushrooms undisturbed initially to achieve proper caramelization and enhance flavor.
  • Reserve some pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency if it becomes too thick.

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