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Creamy Garlic Butter Morel Mushroom Pasta

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A cozy and gourmet pasta dish featuring earthy morel mushrooms in a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce. Perfect for intimate dinners or comforting weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) morel mushrooms, cleaned and sliced (fresh or rehydrated dried morels)
  • 12 oz (340 g) fettuccine or tagliatelle pasta
  • 4 tbsp (about 55 g) unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 small shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • ¾ cup (75 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Zest of half a lemon
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. If using dried morels, soak them in warm water for about 20 minutes, then drain and pat dry. Slice fresh or rehydrated morels into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup (240 ml) pasta water before draining.
  3. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add morels and cook for 5-7 minutes until they release moisture and start to brown. Remove mushrooms and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and chopped shallots. Cook gently for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and translucent, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Slowly stir in grated Parmesan until melted and smooth. Add sautéed morels back into the sauce.
  6. Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing gently to coat in the creamy mushroom sauce. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached. Season with salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme leaves.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Watch garlic closely during cooking to avoid burning. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency and help it cling to pasta. Clean morels carefully to remove dirt. Cook mushrooms in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan.

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Keywords: morel mushrooms, creamy pasta, garlic butter, mushroom pasta, comfort food, gourmet pasta, easy dinner, fettuccine, tagliatelle

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