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Creamy brown butter mushroom pasta with golden sautéed mushrooms, silky noodles, Parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs on a white plate

Creamy Brown Butter Mushroom Pasta

This luxurious Creamy Brown Butter Mushroom Pasta features spaghetti tossed in a nutty brown butter and garlic sauce with caramelized mushrooms and parmesan. A restaurant-quality meal ready in 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 g
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb spaghetti or linguine Dry pasta
  • ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick
  • 1 lb cremini mushrooms Sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese Grated
  • ¼ cup heavy cream For richness
  • 1 cup pasta water Reserved from boiling
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage Optional, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper Freshly cracked
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley Garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot For pasta
  • 1 Large skillet Light colored preferred
  • 1 Tongs For tossing
  • 1 Cheese Grater For fresh parmesan

Method
 

  1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it foams and turns golden brown.
  3. Add mushrooms to the brown butter and sauté for 5–7 minutes until browned.
  4. Stir in garlic and herbs; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Lower heat; stir in cream and half the pasta water to create a sauce emulsion.
  6. Toss pasta into the skillet with parmesan and more pasta water until glossy. Serve hot.

Notes

Reserve at least 1 cup of pasta water before draining the noodles; the starch is essential for creating the glossy, creamy emulsion. Use a light-colored pan to easily monitor the browning of the butter.