Fettuccine alfredo is one of the most popular pasta dishes out there. It's easy to see why; it's creamy, savory, and oh so delicious. This recipe for mushroom fettuccine alfredo is a way to switch up classic fettuccine alfredo without doing anything too drastic.
If you've never made your own fettuccine alfredo before, it isn't difficult. We won't be going as far as to make our own noodles, so you don't need to worry about this recipe being particularly challenging! This is just a recipe to help you avoid buying alfredo sauce from the store.
Once you see how easy it is to make your own alfredo, you won't feel tempted to buy jar alfredo ever again. We'll be using cremini mushrooms here, cut into thirds. Other crucial ingredients include cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, milk, and Italian parsley.
We'll make use of the slow cooker to lift some of the weight off of your shoulders. Allowing a slow cooker to do some of the cooking will make this recipe easier on you and less time-consuming. Compared to many crock pot recipes out there, this recipe doesn't take very long to cook. We hope you love it!
Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo
Ingredients:
32 ounces cremini mushrooms, cut into thirds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
16 ounces cream cheese, cut into chunks
1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, plus additional for garnish
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup butter, cut into pieces
1 pound fettuccine
Chopped fresh Italian parsley
Directions:
1. Lightly coat 5-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Arrange mushrooms evenly in bottom of slow cooker. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
3. Combine cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, milk, and butter in medium saucepan over medium heat.
4. Whisk constantly until smooth and heated through. Pour over mushrooms.
5. Cover; cook on LOW 4 to 5 hours or on HIGH 2 to 2-1/2 hours.
6. Cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain. Add to slow cooker; toss to coat then serve.