Creamy Mushroom Pasta with Burrata Recipe
This Creamy Mushroom Pasta with Burrata is a rich and comforting dish featuring tender cremini mushrooms sautéed in browned butter, combined with a luscious cream sauce and topped with fresh burrata cheese. The earthy flavors of thyme and optional truffle oil elevate this indulgent pasta, making it perfect for a cozy dinner or special occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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Mushroom Sauce
- 10 oz Cremini Mushrooms (pre-washed and sliced)
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 2 Shallots (minced)
- 5 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 4 Sprigs Fresh Thyme (or 1/4 tsp dried thyme)
- 2 cups Beef Broth (or chicken/vegetable broth)
- 2/3 cup Heavy Cream (or half and half/whole milk for lighter option)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Pasta and Garnish
- 16 oz Pappardelle pasta
- 1–2 Balls Burrata cheese
- Truffle Oil or Truffle Salt (optional)
- Extra fresh thyme (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown Butter and Cook Mushrooms: Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until their liquid evaporates, about 8 minutes.
- Sauté Aromatics and Add Broth: Stir in minced shallots, garlic, and thyme leaves. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in the beef broth and let it reduce by half, approximately 12 minutes.
- Add Cream and Reduce: Stir in heavy cream and continue cooking until the sauce reduces by half, about 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook Pasta: Meanwhile, cook pappardelle pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Remove mushrooms from the sauce and set aside. Strain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Assemble and Serve: Transfer pasta to a serving dish. Tear the burrata cheese open to release its creamy center and place on top. Spoon the cooked mushrooms over the pasta and burrata. Drizzle with truffle oil if desired, garnish with fresh thyme, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half and half or whole milk.
- Use chicken or vegetable broth if beef broth is not preferred.
- Truffle oil adds an elegant flavor but is optional—can be omitted or replaced with truffle salt.
- Make sure to reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency as needed.
- Burrata should be added fresh at the end to preserve its creamy texture.
Keywords: Creamy mushroom pasta, Burrata pasta, Pappardelle recipe, Easy mushroom sauce, Italian pasta dish, Comfort food
