Pappardelle with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
/INGREDIENTS HIGHLIGHTS
Baby Bella Mushrooms (8 ounces, rough chopped) — Earthy, meaty flavor that becomes the soul of the sauce.
Garlic (1 tablespoon, minced) — Warm, aromatic depth that perfumes the whole dish.
Dried Minced Onion (1 tablespoon) — Savory backbone that melts seamlessly into the sauce.
Beef Broth (½ cup) — Adds richness and rounds out the mushroom flavor.
Red Wine (⅔ cup) — Velvety, bold notes that give the sauce body and complexity.
Red Pepper Flakes (¼ teaspoon) — A gentle heat that keeps the creaminess lively.
Italian Seasoning (½ teaspoon) — Herbaceous balance that ties the flavors together.
Fresh Parsley (1 teaspoon, diced) — Bright, fresh lift against the richness.
Parmesan Cheese (¼ cup + extra for topping) — Nutty, salty creaminess that melts beautifully.
Heavy Cream (1/4 cup) — Silky richness that makes the sauce luxuriously smooth.
Salt & Pepper (to taste) — Essential seasoning that sharpens and balances every layer of flavor.
