Marry Me Mushroom Shellbows

Ingredients

• 1 lb shellbow pasta
• 1 lb mushrooms (sliced)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 0.25 cup white wine
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes (julienne sliced)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
• 3 garlic (cloves, minced)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• salt and black pepper (to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the shellbow pasta according to package directions until al dente.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until they are browned and have released their moisture.

4. 4

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

5. 5

   Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom, and let it simmer until reduced by half.

6. 6

   Add the tomato paste and julienne-sliced sun-dried tomatoes, stirring well to incorporate into the mushrooms.

7. 7

   Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.

8. 8

   Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and thickened. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

9. 9

   Toss the cooked pasta with the mushroom sauce until well coated, adding a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.

Notes

The author notes that the mushrooms develop a deep, savory flavor specifically from the butter and wine reduction. Ensure the mushrooms are well-browned before adding liquids for maximum flavor.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• pasta
• vegetarian
• mushrooms
• weeknight dinner
• comfort food