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Mushroom Pasta with Burrata

Creamy Mushroom Pasta with Burrata for a Cozy Dinner Night

Delightful Creamy Mushroom Pasta with Burrata offers a comforting vegetarian meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 16 oz Pappardelle Choose a flat noodle to hold the sauce well.
For the Sauce
  • 10 oz Cremini mushrooms Substitute with white button or portobello mushrooms if desired.
  • 1-2 balls Burrata Use mozzarella for a lighter dish.
  • 4 tbsp Butter Essential for browning and flavor.
  • 2 Shallots (minced) Finely dice for best flavor infusion.
  • 5 cloves Garlic (minced) Brings aromatic flavor.
  • 4 sprigs Fresh thyme (or ¼ tsp dried) Try adding more for a bolder flavor.
  • 2 cups Beef broth Substitute chicken or vegetable broth if needed.
  • ⅔ cup Heavy cream Consider half and half or full-fat coconut milk for lighter options.
  • Salt and Pepper Essential for seasoning; adjust to taste.
  • Truffle oil/salt (optional) Enhances flavor profile.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Finely dice the shallots and garlic, and clean and slice the cremini mushrooms.
  2. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until golden brown, about 3–5 minutes.
  3. Add the sliced cremini mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until their liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced shallots, garlic, and thyme; cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the beef broth and bring to a gentle simmer; cook for about 12 minutes until reduced by half.
  6. Mix in the heavy cream, stir, and allow to simmer for another 12 minutes.
  7. Cook the pappardelle in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
  8. Combine the drained pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water to achieve desired texture.
  9. Plate the pasta and top with torn pieces of burrata; drizzle with truffle oil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently to maintain creaminess.

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