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mushroom swiss pasta

A delicious pasta dish with sautéed mushrooms and Swiss cheese sauce, topped with a blend of mozzarella. Perfect comfort food!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 16 oz Cavatappi noodles
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 4 cups button mushrooms
  • 0.5 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1.5 lb ground beef
  • 0.5 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1 tbsp hamburger seasoning
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk, room temperature
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • to taste salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the Cavatappi noodles in salted boiling water until al dente, about 9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender and browned. Transfer mushrooms to a small bowl.
  3. Add diced onions and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for 3-5 minutes until softened.
  4. Add ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, and hamburger seasoning to the skillet. Cook for 8-10 minutes until browned. Drain excess grease.
  5. Stir in cooked mushrooms and set aside.
  6. Prepare cheese sauce: melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour for 1-2 minutes, then gradually add milk, whisking constantly until thickened. Stir in salt, garlic powder, Swiss cheese, and mozzarella until melted.
  7. Combine cooked noodles with the beef mixture. Pour cheese sauce over and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper as needed.

Notes

This mushroom Swiss pasta is a rich, cheesy comfort dish perfect for a cozy night in.