Description
Creamy mushroom pasta is a cozy, quick lunch recipe made with earthy mushrooms and a silky cream sauce, ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Pasta – 8 oz
Mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake) – 12 oz
Heavy cream – 1 cup
Garlic, minced – 3 cloves
Fresh thyme – 1 tsp
Parmesan, grated – 1/2 cup
Olive oil or butter – 2 tbsp
Salt & pepper – to taste
Instructions
1. Cook pasta in salted water; reserve 1 cup pasta water.
2. Heat oil in a skillet; add mushrooms in a single layer; let brown.
3. Add garlic and thyme; cook until fragrant.
4. Deglaze with white wine or broth if desired.
5. Add cream and simmer gently.
6. Add cooked pasta and parmesan, tossing to coat.
7. Use reserved pasta water to adjust consistency.
8. Season with salt and pepper; serve warm.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, use coconut cream and omit parmesan.
Add spinach or peas for extra greens.
Reheat with a splash of milk to keep creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: creamy mushroom pasta, pasta lunch, easy creamy pasta