Description
Morel Mushroom Pasta is a creamy, indulgent dish that perfectly balances the earthy flavors of fresh morel mushrooms with rich heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. This comforting recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, special occasions, or cozy gatherings. With easy-to-follow instructions and adaptable options for various dietary preferences, you’ll impress family and friends with this flavorful pasta that feels like a warm hug on a plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh morel mushrooms, cleaned and halved
- 8 oz fettuccine or tagliatelle pasta
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp high-quality olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Clean the morel mushrooms gently with a damp cloth and halve them.
- Boil salted water in a large pot, then cook pasta until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil; sauté morel mushrooms until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add heavy cream and mix well.
- Combine cooked pasta with mushroom sauce in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Season with salt and pepper; stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg