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Creamy Mushroom Pasta Recipe

This Creamy Mushroom Pasta Recipe is sure to be a hit with vegetarians and meat-eaters alike! This rich and creamy pasta only takes 20 minutes to make and is a filling and delicious weeknight dinner! The sauce is fully loaded with mushrooms, cream, garlic, parmesan, and thyme to give you a dish that warm and comforting and all made from scratch. Use your favorite pasta and serve it with a side salad and some garlic bread for a family-friendly dinner.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 683 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 12 oz pasta - see note 1
  • 1 lb mushrooms - see note 2
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • salt and pepper - be generous!
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra to serve)
  • fresh thyme - for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Slice the mushrooms.
  2. Melt the butter and oil together in a large frying pan or skillet.
  3. Add the mushrooms, dried thyme and a good pinch of salt and pepper.
  4. Sauté them until they are golden brown on both sides then add the garlic into the pan and stir together until aromatic.
  5. Remove the mushrooms to a bowl.
  6. Add the white wine to the frying pan/skillet and let it sizzle away until it has reduced by at least half.
  7. Add the thyme leaves, heavy cream, and the parmesan.
  8. Bring to a simmer and then add the mushrooms back in.
  9. Stir well to combine, then check the seasoning.
  10. Turn the heat down to the lowest simmer whilst the pasta cooks.
  11. Bring a large pan of water to the boil, salt it well and then add the pasta. Cook for 1 minute less than the packet suggests. Once cooked, reserve a cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta.
  12. Add the drained pasta and ¼ cup of the cooking water.
  13. Stir well adding more pasta cooking water if needed.
  14. Serve immediately with extra parmesan cheese and fresh thyme.

Notes

  • You can use any pasta for this recipe. We prefer Rotini or a long noodle, like spaghetti or linguine.
  • I like to use either Cremini, Baby Bellas or Swiss Browns, but the recipe will work well with plain white mushrooms.

Nutrition Information

Calories 683kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 71g (24%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Cholesterol 100mg (33%) Sodium 252mg (11%) Potassium 632mg (18%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1071IU (21%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 204mg (20%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 683

% Daily Value*

Calories 683kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 71g 24%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 252mg 11%
Potassium 632mg 13%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1071IU 21%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 204mg 20%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.