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    Home » Mushroom Pappardelle

    January 4, 2022

    Mushroom Pappardelle

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    a plate served with mushroom pappardelle topped with coriander and grated parmesan
    a plate and a pan with pasta, sliced mushrooms and coriander

    This mushroom pappardelle recipe is garlicky, vegetarian, healthy, and easy to make. You can make this recipe in less than 20 minutes!

    a plate served with mushroom pappardelle with grated parmesan on top and coriander

    Why you will love this recipe

    • This mushroom pappardelle takes less than 20 minutes to make.
    • It's garlicky, creamy and delicious.
    • You will only need 6 main ingredients. 
    • It's vegetarian, healthy, and comforting.
    a plate served with mushroom pappardelle and garnished with parmesan and coriander

    Ingredients for this recipe

    Pappardelle pasta: You can use fresh pasta or dry pasta.

    Mushrooms: We've used chestnut mushrooms.

    Olive oil: Use extra virgin olive oil.

    Garlic: Add sliced garlic cloves for an extra garlicky flavor.

    Parmesan cheese: Use grated parmesan cheese.

    Seasoning: We've used salt and black pepper.

    ingredients to make mushroom pappardelle. pasta, garlic, mushrooms, salt, black-pepper, olive oil, coriander and parmesan inside bowls

    How to make this recipe

    Cook the pasta according to package instructions and reserve the cooking water.

    Heat a pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. When hot, add the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes or until golden.

    Then, add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning. 

    Add the cooked pappardelle to the pan and mix everything.

    Next, add the reserved cooking water to the pan, mix gently until the water reduces and thickens. 

    Season with salt, black pepper, add the parmesan cheese and toss gently to combine.

    Serve garnished with chopped coriander and more parmesan cheese.

    pasta wish mushrooms, garnished with coriander inside a pan.

    FAQ

    What is the difference between pappardelle and tagliatelle?

    The main difference between pappardelle and tagliatelle pasta is that pappardelle has a larger width than tagliatelle.

    How long should I cook pappardelle?

    Always look for the package instructions to cook your pasta. Fresh pappardelle usualy takes between 2 to 3 minutes to cook, while dry pappardelle takes longer.

    What can I substitute for pappardelle?

    You can use tagliatelle to substitute pappardelle.

    close-up of a plate with pasta, mushrooms, grated parmesan and coriander

    Tips for making this recipe

    Cook the pasta al dente:  Pasta should always be cooked al dente. Keep an eye on your pasta to make sure it doesn't overcook. Otherwise, the pasta might break when you add it to the pan.

    Reserve cooking water: Reserve some of the pasta cooking water to add it to the pan. This step is crucial to thicken the sauce and make your pasta dish look super creamy!

    Use a large pan: Don't forget that you will start by sauteeing the mushrooms, but you'll add the pasta later, so make sure that you use a large pan.

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    a plate served with pasta, mushrooms, grated parmesan, coriander. A small bowl with coriander on the side

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    a plate served with mushroom pappardelle with grated parmesan on top and coriander

    Mushroom Pappardelle

    • Author: Rita
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Total Time: 15 minutes
    • Yield: 2 servings 1x
    • Category: Main
    • Method: Cook
    • Cuisine: Italian
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    Description

    This garlic mushroom pappardelle is easy to make, comforting, and so delicious! It only requires 6 main ingredients and is ready in less than 20 minutes!


    Ingredients

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    • 9 oz fresh pappardelle pasta (250 g)
    • ¼ cup pasta cooking water (60 ml)
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 4 garlic cloves, sliced
    • 6 oz chestnut mushrooms, sliced (150 g)
    • ¼ cup parmesan cheese (8 g)
    • salt to taste
    • black pepper to taste
    • coriander to garnish (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions and reserve the cooking water.
    2. Heat a pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. When hot, add the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes or until golden.
    3. Then, add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
    4. Add the cooked pappardelle to the pan and mix everything.
    5. Next, add the reserved cooking water to the pan, mix gently until the water reduces and thickens.
    6. Season with salt, black pepper, add the parmesan cheese, and toss gently to combine.
    7. Serve garnished with chopped coriander and more parmesan cheese.

    Notes

    Cook the pasta al dente: Pasta should always be cooked al dente. Keep an eye on your pasta to make sure it doesn't overcook. Otherwise, the pasta might break when you add it to the pan.

    Reserve cooking water: Reserve some of the pasta cooking water to add it to the pan. This step is crucial to thicken the sauce and make your pasta dish look super creamy!

    Use a large pan: Don't forget that you will start by sauteeing the mushrooms, but you'll add the pasta later, so make sure that you use a large pan.

    Keywords: mushroom pappardelle, mushroom pasta, vegetarian pasta

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