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Date Night Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo

Date Night Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo Made Lighter and Brighter

This Date Night Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo is a delicious vegetarian meal that proves comfort food can be guilt-free.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Fettuccine Pasta or any pasta shape you prefer
For the Sauce
  • 8 ounces Cremini Mushrooms or white button mushrooms
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil or another oil
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter reduce salt if using salted butter
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour or cornstarch for gluten-free
  • ½ cup White Wine or vinegar, replace with chicken broth for non-alcoholic
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth or chicken broth
  • 1 cup Skim Milk or plant-based milk
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for dairy-free
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme or dried herbs in smaller amounts
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Oregano or dried herbs in smaller amounts
  • to taste Salt adjust to liking
  • to taste Pepper adjust to liking

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to package instructions, 8–10 minutes, until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced cremini mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and golden.
  3. Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and stir for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in ½ cup of white wine, scraping the bottom of the pan for 2 minutes to deglaze.
  5. Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter until melted, then sprinkle 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, stirring for about 2 minutes until a paste forms.
  6. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of vegetable broth and 1 cup of skim milk. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened.
  7. Reduce heat to low and stir in ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese, cooking for 1 additional minute until melted.
  8. Toss in the cooked fettuccine and mix gently to coat. Add reserved pasta water to adjust consistency if needed.
  9. Plate the fettuccine Alfredo and garnish with fresh herbs like thyme and oregano.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust seasoning and don't overcook the fettuccine.

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