Spinach Fettuccine with Crispy Seared Mushrooms & Parmesan Cream Sauce

Vibrant spinach fettuccine pasta with crispy sautéed cremini and shiitake mushrooms tossed together in a creamy Parmesan sauce.

Difficulty: Easy

Time: 40-45 min

This dish is Vegetarian

Calories: 641 Fat: 12g Carbs: 71g Protein: 18g

ABOUT THE DISH

Layered with texture and flavor, this is pasta elevated. The key to success here is giving your mushrooms just a bit of extra attention and ensuring they get crispy and browned on the edges. This will introduce nutty umami flavors and a texture that stands out from the pasta. A tangy, lemon-laced Parmesan sauce balances the richness and brings a silky coating to the plate.

Ingredients

Spinach fettuccine

Shiitake mushrooms

Cremini mushrooms

Shallot

Garlic

Parsley

Lemon

Heavy Cream

Parmesan

Featured Ingredient Partners:

Spinach fettuccine: Sunrise Creative Gourmet - Hibbing, MN

Cremini mushrooms: Forest Mushroom Company - St. Joesph, MN

Julienne To slice into thin strips about the size of matchsticks.

Garnish To add decorative or savory touches to food.

Simmer To stew gently below or just at boiling point.

Large sauté pan

Medium pot

Step 1: MISE EN PLACE

Read through entire recipe before getting started. Bring 6 cups salted water to a boil in a medium pot. Wash and dry all produce. Remove stems from shiitake mushrooms; discard stems, and slice in ¼” pieces. Slice cremini mushrooms into ¼” thick pieces (mushrooms can be mixed together). Peel and julienne shallot. Mince or grate garlic. Mince parsley leaves and stems. Slice lemon in half, then juice.

Step 2: COOK THE PASTA

Add spinach fettucine to boiling water and cook 8-10 min. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain well. While pasta is cooking, start sautéing your vegetables (Step #3).

Step 3: SAUTE VEGETABLES

Heat 1 Tbsp., oil over medium-high heat in a large sauté pan. Add mushrooms and sauté 5 min until lightly golden with crispy edges. Reduce heat to medium; add shallots and garlic, and sauté for 2 min.

Step 4: MAKE THE SAUCE

Add heavy cream to vegetables while stirring. Add reserved pasta water and 1 Tbsp. lemon juice and bring to a simmer.

Step 5: FINISH PASTA

Add pasta to sauce and toss until sauce starts clinging to pasta and begins to thicken, about 2 min. Add Parmesan and toss.

Step 6: PLATE YOUR DISH

Divide pasta between two bowls and garnish with parsley. Enjoy!