Mushroom tagliatelle

Tips: Making tasty mushroom tagliatelle

Learn how to enhance flavours and store mushroom tagliatelle with our helpful tips.

Preparing the mushrooms

Clean the mushrooms with a damp paper towel or a mushroom brush instead of washing them under running water. This helps prevent them from absorbing excess moisture, which can cause them to become soggy. By avoiding waterlogging, the mushrooms can achieve a nice, golden-brown colour when sautéed.

Enhance flavours with pasta water

The water you use to cook your tagliatelle can enhance the flavour of your dish. Adding a ladle of this starchy water to your creamy mushrooms will help make the sauce smoother and ensure it clings to the pasta.

Storing and reheating leftovers

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator; they will keep for up to 2 days. When reheating, do so gently on the stove. If necessary, add a splash of water or broth to make the sauce thinner.

Enjoy a creamy mushroom tagliatelle

Our mushroom tagliatelle recipe combines the rustic charm of simple ingredients with creamy comfort food. All it takes is four main ingredients that work well together to create a delicious meal. Mushrooms, pasta, and veal bacon bits are all coated in a creamy sauce. The deep, savoury flavours and smooth texture ensure a truly satisfying taste experience.

Tender mushrooms cooked in creamy béchamel sauce

Sautéing the mushrooms in veal bacon fat helps them release moisture and caramelise. As they cook, their texture transforms from firm and spongy to tender and slightly crisp, which enhances their natural flavours and infuses the dish with characteristic umami notes. To complete the dish, a smooth, creamy béchamel sauce envelops the mushrooms and pasta, creating a meal that is equal parts indulgent and elegant.

With crispy bits of veal bacon

Veal bacon may seem like a simple addition to mushroom tagliatelle, but it plays a crucial role. When fried, this meat offers a smoky, subtly salty contrast that complements the dish's rich, creamy flavours. These small, crispy bits add a delightful bite that pairs perfectly with the tender pasta, soft mushrooms, and luscious sauce. Veal bacon tends to be a bit milder in taste, allowing the flavours of the other ingredients to stand out while still adding its delicate taste.

Quick and easy comfort food

Cook a creamy comfort food meal in no time. In about thirty minutes, you can serve a wonderful pasta dish with creamy mushroom sauce to your whole family. It is a great option when you are pressed for time. The combination of tender mushrooms, crispy veal bacon, and creamy pasta gives you a real, cosy comfort food feeling.

For more great comfort food dishes, try our recipes for creamy mushroom carbonara, quick mac and cheese, or butter chicken mac and cheese.

Experiment with ham, chicken, and other ingredients

While we enjoy the simplicity of our mushroom tagliatelle, feel free to make adjustments to the recipe. You can substitute or add different meats to enhance the dish, like slices of turkey ham or tender chicken. Both meats complement the crispy veal bacon well, whether used alone or in combination.

To get creative without altering the essential character of the dish, consider experimenting with different mushroom varieties. Oyster mushrooms bring a delicate, slightly sweet flavour, while shiitakes offer a robust, umami-rich profile. Other great options include the nutty chestnut mushrooms and the meaty, earthy portobellos.