Description
Rosemary Honey Butter Pasta with Crispy Mushrooms is a delightful and comforting dish that beautifully marries rich, buttery flavors with the earthy crunch of golden mushrooms. Each forkful of perfectly cooked pasta is enveloped in a fragrant rosemary-infused honey butter sauce, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Ideal for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this visually stunning dish will quickly become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, drain, and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until golden brown and crispy (about 8-10 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter along with minced garlic and chopped rosemary. Sauté until fragrant, then drizzle in honey while stirring to create a sauce.
- Combine the drained pasta with the sauce in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water if necessary to achieve desired consistency. Toss until well-coated.
- Serve topped with crispy mushrooms and extra rosemary if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg