Chef John's Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Chef John's Creamy Mushroom Pasta features tender fettuccine coated in a rich Parmesan-kissed sauce with sautéed shiitake and white mushrooms. Fragrant herbs and a splash of sherry deepen the savory, buttery notes for a silky, satisfying bite. It’s an inviting dish for weeknight comfort or a relaxed dinner with friends.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Creamy Mushroom Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Collect all the ingredients.
- 2
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain but do not rinse the pasta; transfer it to a large serving bowl and keep warm.
- 3
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the white and shiitake mushrooms in the hot oil with a pinch of salt until their liquid evaporates and the mushrooms are browned, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Stir the garlic into the mushrooms and cook for 1 minute; pour in the sherry and cook until the wine is nearly evaporated. Stir in the chicken stock; season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat, and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Pour the cream into the mushroom mixture, stir to combine, and simmer for 5 minutes. The mixture will foam and thicken slightly.
- 6
Stir the thyme, chives, and tarragon into the mushroom sauce and turn off the heat; mix 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese into the sauce until the cheese is melted.
- 7
Pour half of the mushroom sauce over the pasta; toss to coat. Top with the remaining mushroom sauce and 1 tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
- Calories 379.88 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 11.09 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 32.29 g 12%
- Total Fat 21.2 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 10.29 g High 51%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 48.32 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 360.53 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 2.32 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 1.37 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 169.75 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 1.74 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 127.08 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 1.88 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.64 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.18 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Chef John's Creamy Mushroom Pasta is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Stock, Cooking Sherry, Fettuccine Pasta, and Fresh Chives. Each serving provides about 379.88 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Creamy Mushroom Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Stock, Cooking Sherry, Fettuccine Pasta, Fresh Chives, Fresh Thyme. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Creamy Mushroom Pasta?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 379.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Creamy Mushroom Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Chef John's Creamy Mushroom Pasta healthy?
- Chef John's Creamy Mushroom Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 379.88 calories and 11.09 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 360.53 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.29 g (51% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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