Description
Indulge in this creamy sun-dried tomato and mushroom fettuccine, an easy and flavorful Italian-inspired pasta dish. The combination of earthy mushrooms, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich garlic-basil cream sauce makes for a comforting, meatless meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is quick to make and can be customized with your favorite protein additions like chicken or shrimp.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3.5 oz sun-dried tomatoes, diced
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes (or vegetarian bouillon)
- 2 cups boiling water
- ½ cup half and half
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 tbsp dried basil (or 2 tbsp fresh basil, minced)
- ½ lb fettuccine pasta
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add mushrooms and garlic, cooking for 3 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and brown.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and reduce heat slightly.
- Prepare the Broth
- Dissolve bouillon cubes in 2 cups of boiling water.
- Pour broth into the skillet, cooking until the liquid reduces slightly.
- Make the Creamy Sauce
- Add half and half and heavy cream to the skillet, bringing to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low-medium, stir in Parmesan cheese, and mix until melted.
- Add basil and stir to combine. Adjust consistency with additional half and half if needed.
- Cook the Pasta
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Combine and Serve
- Toss the cooked pasta with the creamy sauce, ensuring even coating.
- If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- Make It Vegetarian: Use vegetable bouillon instead of chicken.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Warm in a skillet with a splash of milk or cream to retain consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
