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Top-down view of creamy mushroom fettuccine pasta served on a white ceramic plate over a white marble countertop. The pasta is generously coated in a rich cream sauce filled with mushrooms and parmesan, then garnished with fresh chopped parsley. The dish looks elegant, warm, and inviting, perfect for a cozy dinner.

Mushroom Alfredo Recipe

This Mushroom Alfredo recipe is creamy, rich, and meat-free—perfect for weeknights. Packed with umami from mushrooms and a velvety sauce, it's a cozy Italian-inspired comfort food everyone will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Calories: 533
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces fettuccine or another pasta
  • 1 pound mushrooms white brown, or portobello
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 twists black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or non-dairy butter
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 cup heavy cream or non-dairy cream
  • ½ cup grated parmesan or non-dairy cheese
  • 1 sprinkle grated nutmeg or grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Garlic grater or fine zester
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Colander (for draining pasta)

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
    Top-down shot of fettuccine pasta boiling in salted water inside a large stainless steel pot placed on a clean white marble countertop. The pasta is nearly al dente, and the bubbles on the surface show active boiling. This is the first step in preparing the pasta base for the creamy mushroom sauce.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté sliced mushrooms with salt and pepper until golden.
    Top-down view of sliced mushrooms sautéing in a black skillet with olive oil, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper on a white marble countertop. The mushrooms are beginning to brown and release their juices, filling the kitchen with a savory aroma. This step builds the earthy base of the pasta sauce.
  3. Add butter and grated garlic; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
    A top-down image of golden sautéed mushrooms in a black skillet with melting unsalted butter and freshly grated garlic added in. The skillet is on a white marble countertop, and the garlic is beginning to release its rich aroma. This step infuses the mushrooms with a fragrant buttery flavor foundation.
  4. Pour in the cream and let it simmer gently for 3-4 minutes.
    Top-down view of heavy cream gently simmering with golden sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and butter in a black skillet placed on a white marble countertop. The mixture is starting to thicken and bubble slightly, indicating the creation of a luxurious cream-based sauce for the pasta. The colors are warm and appetizing.
  5. Stir in parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes silky and smooth.
  6. Add a dash of nutmeg or lemon zest for brightness.
  7. Toss in cooked pasta and gently coat it in the creamy mushroom sauce.
    Top-down view of fettuccine pasta being tossed into the prepared creamy mushroom sauce inside a black skillet, placed on a white marble countertop. The pasta is well coated in the sauce and topped with freshly chopped parsley for a fresh finish. This final step brings all the components together into one delicious dish.
  8. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve warm.
    Top-down view of creamy mushroom fettuccine pasta served on a white ceramic plate over a white marble countertop. The pasta is generously coated in a rich cream sauce filled with mushrooms and parmesan, then garnished with fresh chopped parsley. The dish looks elegant, warm, and inviting, perfect for a cozy dinner.