Date Night Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Pasta

01 - 1 lb fettuccine pasta

→ Mushroom Base

02 - 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
05 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
06 - 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
07 - 2 tablespoons white wine or white wine vinegar
08 - 1 cup vegetable broth
09 - 1 cup skim milk
10 - 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly shredded
11 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, roughly minced
12 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano, roughly minced
13 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Cook fettuccine in a large pot of boiling salted water following package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining.
02 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Add sliced cremini mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and juices begin to release.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Pour in white wine or white wine vinegar and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
05 - Add remaining butter to the skillet and let it melt. Sprinkle in all-purpose flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
06 - Gradually pour in vegetable broth while stirring until smooth. Slowly add skim milk and mix to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce begins to thicken.
07 - Reduce heat to low and stir in freshly shredded parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy and smooth. Cook for 1 additional minute. Season with thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper to taste.
08 - Remove skillet from heat. Add drained fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with sauce. Gradually add reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches desired consistency.
09 - Top with additional fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - Reserve a portion of pasta water to adjust sauce texture at the end for optimal creaminess.

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