Fettuccine With Mushrooms And Cherry Tomatoes

Name: Fettuccine With Mushrooms And Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces fettuccine pasta, freshly cooked, drained; 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup cremini mushroom, quartered; 1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced (white and green parts); 4 ounces light cream cheese, at room temperature, cut into cubes (Neufchatel); 4 ounces reduced-fat ham, diced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated (to taste); 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; salt, to taste (optional); 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, to taste

Servings: persons

12 ounces fettuccine pasta, freshly cooked, drained
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup cremini mushroom, quartered
1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
4 ounces light cream cheese, at room temperature, cut into cubes (Neufchatel)
4 ounces reduced-fat ham, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
salt, to taste (optional)
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, to taste

1
Combine chicken broth and garlic in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
2
Add mushrooms and onions, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender.
3
Add the cream cheese chunks and the ham, stirring and cooking until the cheese has melted over mediumm-low heat(keep an eye on this or your sauce will burn), about 5 minutes.
4
Add tomatoes and stir, cooking just long enoguh for them to heat through, about 5 minutes or so.
5
Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese and the white pepper; return to heat on low and keep stirring until cheese has blended and melted -- adding more if you prefer a thicker sauce.
6
Give it a taste test and add salt and a bit of dried hot red pepper flakes (or cayennne pepper if you prefer), more pepper if you like.
7
Toss the sauce together with the fresh hot drained pasta and serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces fettuccine pasta, freshly cooked, drained, 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 cup cremini mushroom, quartered, and more.

Yes, Fettuccine With Mushrooms And Cherry Tomatoes falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!