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    Creamy Mushroom Pasta

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    This creamy mushroom pasta recipe is an easy weeknight meal that's ready in just 30 minutes! The mushroom sauce is heavenly — it's bright, flavorful, tons of garlic and incredibly creamy.
    This creamy mushroom pasta recipe is an easy weeknight meal that's ready in just 30 minutes! The mushroom sauce is heavenly — it's bright, flavorful, tons of garlic and incredibly creamy.
    This creamy mushroom pasta recipe is an easy weeknight meal that's ready in just 30 minutes! The mushroom sauce is heavenly — it's bright, flavorful, tons of garlic and incredibly creamy.
    This creamy mushroom pasta recipe is an easy weeknight meal that's ready in just 30 minutes! The mushroom sauce is heavenly — it's bright, flavorful, tons of garlic and incredibly creamy.
    This creamy mushroom pasta recipe is an easy weeknight meal that's ready in just 30 minutes! The mushroom sauce is heavenly — it's bright, flavorful, tons of garlic and incredibly creamy.

    This creamy mushroom pasta recipe is an easy weeknight meal that's ready in just 30 minutes! The mushroom sauce is heavenly — it's bright, flavorful, tons of garlic and incredibly creamy.

    This creamy mushroom pasta recipe is an easy weeknight meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes! The mushroom sauce is incredible — it’s bright, flavorful, tons of garlic and incredibly creamy.

    Hello! What do we have here?!

    A big plate of mushroom heaven, that's what. This is a cold weather staple, full of herby comforting flavors, tons of meaty mushrooms, and a creamy sauce. All of this tossed with pasta and sprinkled with fresh parmesan.

    I know you're a mushroom lover if you're here right now or you *really* love pasta. (Both accurate for me.)

    This creamy mushroom pasta recipe is an easy weeknight meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes! The mushroom sauce is incredible — it’s bright, flavorful, tons of garlic and incredibly creamy.
    This creamy mushroom pasta recipe is an easy weeknight meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes! The mushroom sauce is incredible — it’s bright, flavorful, tons of garlic and incredibly creamy.

    The inspiration behind this recipe comes from my love of mushrooms. I swore my mushroom-hating husband would have passed on this but he proved me wrong. He LOVED it!

    Here's Why You'll Love This Creamy Mushroom Pasta

    • Ready in 30 minutes
    • Incredibly flavorful
    • Creamy yet not too heavy
    • Best homemade cream sauce

    Tell Me About This Cream Mushroom Pasta Recipe

    • Texture: It's nothing but creamy goodness throughout this pasta recipe!
    • Flavor: If you love fresh and garlicky flavors, you’ll love this one!
    • Ease: All you're doing is tossing a few basic ingredients together into a skillet, there's not much else to do!
    • Time: Start to finish, including prep, just 30 minutes!
    This creamy mushroom pasta recipe is an easy weeknight meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes! The mushroom sauce is incredible — it’s bright, flavorful, tons of garlic and incredibly creamy.
    This creamy mushroom pasta recipe is an easy weeknight meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes! The mushroom sauce is incredible — it’s bright, flavorful, tons of garlic and incredibly creamy.
    This creamy mushroom pasta recipe is an easy weeknight meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes! The mushroom sauce is incredible — it’s bright, flavorful, tons of garlic and incredibly creamy.

    Key Ingredients You Need & Why

    • Pasta: It's best to use a long style pasta, like fettuccine or linguini, though any type of pasta works.
    • Butter & Olive Oil: These are the base of the sauce and provide immense flavor.
    • Mushrooms: Any type of small mushrooms work, as long as they are sliced. I normally use button mushrooms.
    • Garlic, Fresh Thyme, Italian Seasoning & Fresh Parsley: These spices are key to the flavor of this pasta.
    • Salt & Pepper: Always needed.
    • Flour: The flour is what helps make a "roux" which helps thicken the sauce.
    • White Wine: It's best to use a regular wine, not a cooking wine. There's no need for an expensive wine. Go ahead and grab the $6 bottle.
    • Heavy Whipping Cream: This helps produce the creamy sauce.
    • Lemon Juice & Zest: This helps add brightness to a heavier dish.
    • Parmesan Cheese: Always needed with pasta.
    This creamy mushroom pasta recipe is an easy weeknight meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes! The mushroom sauce is incredible — it’s bright, flavorful, tons of garlic and incredibly creamy.
    This creamy mushroom pasta recipe is an easy weeknight meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes! The mushroom sauce is incredible — it’s bright, flavorful, tons of garlic and incredibly creamy.

    Let's Make Creamy Mushroom Pasta!

    1. Sauté the Garlic & Butter: There's no better smell than garlic and butter cooking on the stove. The goal of this is to infuse the butter with the garlic flavor. Make sure you're using a large enough skillet since you'll be adding in the pasta later.
    2. Add the Mushrooms: To the butter, stir in the mushrooms and allow them to cook for 10 minutes until soft and their juices are released.
    3. Make a Roux: Add the flour. The purpose of this is to create a paste to help thicken the sauce. You want this to cook for 1-2 minutes to get the flour taste out.
    4. Add the Wine: Don't worry, it doesn't need to be a high quality wine. I normally buy a $6 bottle. You'll still in the wine and let it cook for a few minutes.
    5. Stir in the Heavy Cream: Stir in the heavy cream and let it cook for about 5 minutes.
    6. Stir in the Pasta: Once the pasta is cooked, dump it in the sauce and add the lemon. Then, give it a big stir.
    7. Finish: Sprinkle on parmesan cheese and parsley, then serve!

    Add-Ins & Tips

    • To make this a "fuller" meal with protein, simply add sliced cooked chicken (either chicken breasts or thighs.)
    • You can make this recipe without wine by substituting it with chicken or vegetable broth.
    • Add more vegetables— there are times that I add in broccoli and peas to up the vegetables.

    More Pasta Recipes To Try

    • Butternut Squash Macaroni & Cheese
    • Creamy Beef Pasta
    • Sausage and Broccoli Pasta
    • Italian Sausage Orzo
    • Really Good Baked Ziti
    This creamy mushroom pasta recipe is an easy weeknight meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes! The mushroom sauce is incredible — it’s bright, flavorful, tons of garlic and incredibly creamy.

    Creamy Mushroom Pasta

    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Yield: 4 servings
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    This creamy mushroom pasta recipe is an easy weeknight meal that's ready in just 30 minutes! The mushroom sauce is incredible — it's bright, flavorful, tons of garlic and incredibly creamy.

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound pasta, fettuccine or linguine
    • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
    • 16 ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced
    • 3 garlic cloves, sliced
    • 1 Tablespoon minced fresh thyme
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
    • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
    • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup dry white wine
    • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
    • 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
    • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
    • 1 lemon, juiced and zested

    Instructions

    • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and sauté for 10 minutes until soft and their juices are released. Stir in the thyme, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
    • Then, stir in the flour until it's completely absorbed, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in the wine and allow it to cook for 2-3 minutes. Then, stir in the heavy cream and let it cook for about 5 minutes.
    • Drain the cooked pasta, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water. Add the pasta to the sauce and stir to combine. Add in 1/4 cup of the pasta water until the sauce has a smooth consistency. Add more, if needed. Top with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    1. Make Ahead Instructions: The mushrooms can be sliced up to 2 days before and stored in the refrigerator.
    2. Pasta: It's best to use a long style pasta, like fettuccine or linguini, though any type of pasta works.
    3. Heavy Cream: This works best with heavy whipping cream or half and half.
    4. Thyme: If you don't have fresh thyme use 1 teaspoon of dried thyme. We're using less since dried thyme is much stronger.
    5. Wine: If you don't want to use wine, you can substitute with any type of broth— vegetable or chicken.
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    Tagged in: cream sauce, dinner, mushroom cream sauce, one pot pasta

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    Comments

    1. Ed Gambone

      May 30, 2021 at 6:50 pm

      5 stars
      This is a real keeper. Just had this for dinner and my wife and I think it is awesome. Followed the recipe but did add some red pepper flakes.

      Reply
      • Christina

        June 30, 2021 at 9:30 pm

        I'm so glad that you and your wife loved it Ed! Thanks for leaving a review!

        Reply
    2. Victoria

      December 14, 2021 at 6:48 pm

      5 stars
      Love the recipe! Was super good but was confused where the zested lemon fit in… I was going to add the juice with the cream but was afraid the acid would curdle it. Did I miss a step?

      Reply
      • Jay

        August 10, 2022 at 10:10 pm

        5 stars
        Wondering the same about the lemon!

        Reply

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