Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo Recipes

MUSHROOM FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

Steps:

• In a good size skillet with a tight fitting lid, melt 2 tablespoons of butter on medium heat. when melted, add olive oil and shallots. cook shallots until tender and slightly carmelized. Then add the minced garlic.
• Add the mushrooms and mix together until they start to cook down. If the pan appears dry, add a little more olive oil as needed. Cover and Cook until the mushrooms are tender, about 6-7 minutes.
• Once the mushrooms are tender, Add the salt, pepper, allspice and sherry. Cook for several minutes until the mushrooms absorb some of the liquid.
• Raise the heat a little and add the cream and remaining butter. Stir frequently until the sauce starts to bubble and thicken, then reduce the heat back to medium and add the cheese and parsley, incorporating all ingredients together, adding the cheese gradually. Do not add the cheese all at once or it will not melt properly and clump in the sauce. Add it in about 3-4 additions. Stir until the sauce is thick.
• Serve over fettuccine that is cooked al dente.
• NOTE- This recipe can easily be halved for a quick romantic dinner for 2!

FETTUCCINI WITH VEGAN MUSHROOM ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine cashews and 1 cup soy milk in a blender; blend until smooth. Add remaining soy milk, 1 cup water, parsley, nutritional yeast, miso, lemon juice, garlic powder, and nutmeg; blend until smooth. Set sauce aside.
• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
• While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and garlic; saute until mushrooms are soft and golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes, adding small amounts of water if necessary to keep mushrooms from sticking. Stir in soy sauce.
• Drain pasta and return it to the pot. Add sauce and heat over low heat until sauce is heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve topped with mushrooms.