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Quick & Easy Pappardelle with Creamy Mushroom Alfredo Sauce

Creamy Mushroom Alfredo with Pappardelle

Czarryy
A velvety mushroom alfredo made with a blend of earthy mushrooms, butter, cream, and parmesan, tossed with wide ribbons of pappardelle. Rich, comforting, and versatile—this sauce pairs beautifully with pasta, chicken, beef, or even baked potatoes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Main Dish, Pasta Dish
Cuisine Comfort Food, Italian-Inspired
Servings 4
Calories 510 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot for pasta
  • Dutch oven or deep skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Cheese grater

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound pappardelle pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion (or 2 shallots), diced
  • 1 pound mixed mushrooms of choice (cremini, portobello, morels, chestnut, etc.)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the Pasta
    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pappardelle until very al dente, about 8 minutes or per package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of cooking water, then drain.
  • Sauté the Vegetables
    In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and mushrooms; cook until mushrooms release moisture and brown deeply. Stir in garlic and cook briefly until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
  • Deglaze & Build the Sauce
    Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in cream. Simmer uncovered 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
  • Season & Finish the Pasta
    Add black pepper and salt to taste. Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, coating evenly. Cook 2–3 minutes until pasta absorbs flavor. If the sauce thickens too much, add reserved pasta water a couple tablespoons at a time until silky.
  • Add Parmesan & Serve
    Stir in parmesan cheese to taste. Remove from heat and serve hot, topped with extra parmesan if desired.

Notes

Pro Tips & Variations

  • Mix mushrooms: Combine cremini, portobello, and shiitake for depth of flavor.
  • Vegetarian option: Swap chicken broth for vegetable broth.
  • Make it lighter: Replace some cream with whole milk or half-and-half.
  • Add protein: Stir in grilled chicken or shrimp before serving.
  • Extra flavor: Finish with a drizzle of truffle oil or sprinkle of fresh thyme.
Keyword comfort food, creamy pasta, Italian comfort food, mushroom alfredo, mushroom cream sauce, pappardelle alfredo