The Creamiest 30 Minute mushroom pasta- Easy Recipe

This creamy mushroom pasta recipe is a delicious and easy weeknight meal that is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. It's ready in just 30 minutes and can be easily customized to your liking. Adding different types of mushrooms, vegetables, or cheeses to create your own unique variation. This recipe is sure to become a family favourite! Learn how to create a decadent dish with fresh mushrooms, velvety sauce, and al dente pasta.

This creamy pasta recipe can have some white wine added to it as an optional addition. It's very similar to my mushroom stroganoff recipe but has a lighter sauce.

If you just can't get mushroom pasta recipes then you should definitely try my mushroom pasta bake, too!

🧾 Key ingredients and why

• Pasta: any kind will work but a long shape like tagliatelle, fettuccine or linguini are the best because the sauce will cling to them. But penne works too.

For the mushroom cream sauce

• Cream: single cream in the UK or heavy cream if you live in North America
• Fresh mushrooms: I've used brown chestnut (cremini) but you can use white mushrooms or a mix if you like. Just be sure that they are well cleaned before slicing them.
• Aromatics: Garlic- large plump cloves are garlic are the perfect pairing with mushrooms. Shallots or onion- They are an integral flavour builder in any cream sauce.
• Herbs: parsley and thyme- The thyme is an earth pairing with the mushrooms and the parsley brings brightness to the finished dish.
• Lemon and parmesan: The lemon lifts the flavour and cuts through the richness of the cream to balance the sauce. The parmesan adds creaminess.

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👩🏻‍🍳 How to make this creamy mushroom pasta in 4 easy steps

• Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Before draining, be sure to save a cup of pasta cooking water to adjust the consistency of the cream sauce.
• Clean and slice the mushrooms into cm-thick slices. You don't want them too thin or they will shrink too much. We want them to keep their shape and add texture.

💡Top tip: It's really important to clean mushrooms well before cooking them. See this mushroom cleaning guide for the fastest and safest way to clean mushrooms.

• Add some olive oil to a non-stick pan or cast iron skillet (you can also add in a teaspoon of butter for flavour, but this is optional). Once the oil is hot, it will shimmer.
• Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and sauté until the mushrooms are golden on both sides. This should take about 5-8 minutes. Add some thyme leaves for the last 2-3 minutes of sautéing.

Making the creamy mushroom sauce

• Add the garlic and sliced shallots to the pan with the mushrooms and continue to cook for a further 3-5 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant and the shallots are soft and translucent. *You can add a splash of white wine at this stage if you like.
• Stir in the cream and some parmesan. Taste and adjust the seasoning and squeeze in some lemon juice. Stir in some pasta water to loosen the sauce if necessary. Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce and add extra cheese. Serve and enjoy!

⭐️Top tip: finish the pasta with fresh chopped herbs like parsley, and thyme along with a fresh sprinkle of parmesan before serving.

📖 Variations

• Mushrooms: Add different types of mushrooms, such as portobellos, shiitakes, or cremini.
• Vegetables: Add other vegetables, such as spinach, broccoli, or asparagus. Serve with a side of bread or salad.
• Spicy: Add some chilli flakes for a spicy kick.
• Greens: Wilt some spinach into the sauce for a healthier version.
• Protein: Serve with some grilled chicken or fish to add in extra protein.

🥡 Storage

Allow the creamy mushroom pasta to cool completely before storing. Transfer any leftovers to an airtight container or sealable freezer bag. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Reheating Instructions:

• Stovetop: In a saucepan, heat a small amount of olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add the leftover creamy mushroom pasta to the pan and stir occasionally to heat evenly. Cook until the pasta is heated through, usually 5-7 minutes. If the pasta seems dry, you can add a splash of water, broth, or cream to moisten it.
• Microwave: Place the leftover pasta in a microwave-safe container. Heat in the microwave on medium power in 1-minute increments, stirring in between, until heated thoroughly.
• Note: The texture of the pasta may slightly change upon reheating, as creamy sauces tend to thicken. Adding a small amount of liquid while reheating can help restore the desired consistency.

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Creamy mushroom pasta recipe! A decadent dish with fresh mushrooms, velvety sauce, and al dente pasta. The perfect 30-minute dinner.

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Course: 30 minute recipes, Easy Dinner, pasta

Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

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Author: Deborah Rainford

Ingredients

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• 500 g (1 ½ cups) pasta, cooked according to package instructions
• 250 g (3 cups) brown mushrooms, sliced
• 2 (2) sprigs thyme, leaves picked
• 3 cloves (3 cloves) garlic, minced
• 1 (1) shallot, finely diced
• 300 ml (1 ¼ cups) single cream, heavy cream in North America
• 25 g parmesan cheese, grated + extra for serving
• ½ (½) bunch parsley, chopped
• 1 (1) lemon, juice
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

Cooking the pasta

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add in the pasta. Cook according to the package instructions. Reserve a cup of the starchy cooking water before draining the pasta and setting aside.

Browning the mushrooms

• Wash and slice the mushrooms. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a nonstick frying pan. Once the oil is hot (it will shimmer) toss the sliced mushrooms into the pan with the thyme leaves and sauté until the mushrooms are golden. Add in the diced shallot and minced garlic and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, until the shallots and garlic are soft. *Add white wine at this stage of the cooking process, is using.

Making the cream sauce

• Gently pour the cream into the pan and bring to a gentle simmer and let thicken. If you need to adjust the consistency of the sauce pour in some of the reserved pasta water and stir. Whisk the parmesan cheese into the sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce and sprinkle in the parsley and extra parmesan cheese.
• Divide between bowls and serve with salad and crusty bread.

Notes

1. Be sure to sauté the mushrooms really well to ensure that they release all their liquid so that you don't end up with a watery sauce. 
2. If the sauce is too thin let it simmer for a few extra minutes to thicken up. 
3. Mushrooms need quite a bit of salt to enhance their flavour so start out with a generous seasoning at the beginning. This also helps to release the water from the mushrooms.

Nutrition

Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 724mg | Potassium: 801mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1398IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 2mg

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