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Creamy Taleggio and Mushroom Pasta

This easy, no-fuss pasta recipe comes together in just over 30 minutes but tastes luxurious, comforting, and sophisticated.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Main Course, pasta, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups crimini mushrooms
  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms
  • 3 tbsp salted butter
  • 1 pound pasta
  • 2 tsp fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 8 oz. taleggio cheese, cubed
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Slice the mushrooms. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the sliced mushrooms. Cook, stirring oftenm until the mushrooms are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  • Drop your pasta into the boiling water and cook according to the instructions for the pasta shape you've chosen, until al-dente.
  • Stir the minced garlic into the mushrooms. Cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Then, stir the heavy cream and milk into the mushrooms.
  • Bring the mushroom sauce to a low simmer, then stir in the cubed taleggio, black pepper, and grated parmesan. Season to taste with salt.
  • When the pasta is cooked, stir it into the pan with the sauce, along with ½ cup pasta water.
  • Stir over low heat until the sauce is velvety, about 2 minutes more.
  • Serve, topped with extra cracked black pepper.
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