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Mushroom Alfredo
Mushroom Alfredo
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 
Mushroom Alfredo - you need only 20 minutes for this autumn perfection of pasta smothered with creamy Mushroom Alfredo sauce (made from scratch)!
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 1
Author: Kitchen Nostalgia
Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 c fresh mushrooms (cremini), sliced
  • 2 tsp dried porcini mushrooms
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 c pasta water (more or less to get desired thickness)
  • a pinch of nutmeg
  • 60 g (2 oz) pasta
  • salt, pepper
  • 3 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese + some more for garnish
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
  1. Soak dry porcini mushrooms in 1/2 cup hot water for about 10 minutes.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving about a cup of water.
  3. Saute onion and garlic in olive oil for about 2-3 min.

  4. Drain soaked mushrooms and add them to the pan together with fresh mushrooms and cook until soft. Add a little bit of water if necessary, a tablespoon at a time.
  5. Add cream, some more pasta water (if the sauce is too thick) and a pinch of nutmeg. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and parsley.