Mushroom Pasta with Burrata Bliss
A cozy and creamy mushroom pasta dish featuring rehydrated morel mushrooms topped with melting burrata cheese, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Pasta and Main Ingredients
- 8 oz Pasta like fettuccine, tagliatelle, or rigatoni
- 1 cup Rehydrated morel mushrooms (or fresh if available) If using dried, follow the rehydration method.
Sauce Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic Chopped
- 1 small Shallot Chopped (or onion if that is available)
- 1 cup Heavy cream or half and half
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Grated
- 1 ball Burrata cheese One ball for two people, or two if desired
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- to taste Chili flakes Optional for heat
- splash Strained mushroom soaking liquid Optional
- to taste Chopped parsley or chives Optional for garnish
Instructions
Cooking the Pasta
- Boil the pasta with salted water until just tender. Before draining, scoop out a mug of pasta water and set it aside.
Browning the Mushrooms
- In a large skillet, warm olive oil and butter. Add the morels and cook until they smell nutty and look lightly browned.
Adding Aromatics
- Stir in the shallot and cook until soft. Add the garlic for about 30 seconds, stirring to prevent bitterness.
Making it Creamy
- Pour in the cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in parmesan until melted. Add a splash of mushroom soaking liquid, taste and adjust as needed.
Tossing with Pasta
- Add drained pasta to the skillet and splash in some reserved pasta water until the sauce is glossy and clings to the noodles.
Finishing Touch
- Plate the pasta and top each serving with burrata. Crack open the burrata at the table so it drapes into the hot pasta. Finish with pepper and herbs.
Notes
For a heartier meal, pair with a simple protein like air fryer herb chicken thighs. You can substitute fresh morels with cremini, shiitake, or oyster mushrooms if needed. Ensure mushrooms are cooked thoroughly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g