Description
Rosemary Honey Butter Pasta with Crispy Mushrooms is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for cozy evenings or special gatherings. The creamy honey butter sauce, infused with aromatic rosemary, beautifully coats tender pasta, while crispy mushrooms add an irresistible crunch. This easy-to-make dish not only impresses guests but also provides a comforting meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
- 1 cup sliced cremini or button mushrooms
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 3 tbsp honey
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp butter. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until golden brown and crispy, seasoning with salt.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat and add remaining butter. Once melted, stir in chopped rosemary and honey until combined.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet along with reserved pasta water. Toss until well coated in sauce.
- Plate the pasta high and top with crispy mushrooms and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg