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Fettuccine with White Truffle Butter and Mushrooms

This silky and rich pasta is the definition of decadence 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: pasta
Author: Ina Garten

Ingredients

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon good olive oil
  • 12 ounces cremini mushrooms stems removed, caps sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3 ounces white truffle butter
  • 8 ounces fresh fettuccine
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives plus extra for garnish
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan plus extra for garnish

Instructions

  • Add 1 tablespoon of salt to a large pot of water and bring it to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter and olive oil in a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and saute for 5 to 10 minutes, tossing often, until the mushrooms are cooked and the liquid has evaporated. 
  • Transfer the mushrooms to a bowl and rinse out the pan. (pat mushrooms dry if necessary.
  • Pour the cream into the saute pan and heat it over medium heat until it simmers. Add the truffle butter, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, lower the heat to very low and swirl the butter until it melts. Keep warm over very low heat.
  • Meanwhile, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes, or according to package instructions. Drain the pasta in a colander and add it to the truffle cream. Add the chives and mushrooms and very gently toss well with tongs. Gently stir in the Parmesan. Serve immediately garnished with extra chives and Parmesan.