Description
Rosemary Honey Butter Pasta with Crispy Mushrooms is a delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of honey, rosemary, and crispy mushrooms in a buttery sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and serves as a versatile main or side dish. With its beautiful presentation and mouthwatering aroma, this pasta is sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice (fettuccine or penne recommended)
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp raw honey
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz cremini or shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
- 2. Sauté mushrooms: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until golden brown and crispy (5–7 minutes).
- 3. Add garlic and rosemary: Stir in minced garlic and chopped rosemary; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 4. Create the sauce: Lower heat and add remaining butter and honey; stir until combined.
- 5. Combine: Drain cooked pasta (reserve some water) and add it to the skillet, tossing gently to coat with sauce. Add reserved water as needed.
- 6. Finish: Fold in Parmesan cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 478
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg