If you want a homemade creamy mushroom pasta recipe that gives you better taste than a restaurant, follow the steps carefully. If you rush the mushroom, browning it can ruin the whole dish. For a homemade feel, use a mix of mushrooms. But regular button mushrooms work just fine with this easy creamy mushroom pasta recipe. Remember to reserve the pasta water. You will need it if the sauce looks too thick. A splash of pasta water can fix it right away. If you want extra color, then toss in a handful of spinach at the end. You can keep the leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days. Before serving again, reheat gently with a splash of water or milk to bring the sauce back.
Creamy Mushroom Pasta Recipe
Looking for the fastest way to satisfy your lunch craving? Here, I am with the best creamy mushroom pasta recipe that is easy, ready in about 30 minutes, and offers a rich, comforting, warm meal.
Equipment
- Large pot (for boiling pasta)
- Colander (to drain pasta)
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Tongs (helpful for tossing pasta)
- Cutting board
- Chef’s knife
- Measuring cups and measuring spoons
- Microplane or grater (for Parmesan)
Ingredients
- 6 oz Dry pasta (fettuccine, spaghetti, or linguine)
- 8 oz Mushrooms, sliced (cremini, button, or a mix)
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Small shallot (or ¼ small onion), finely chopped
- 3 Cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup Heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter sauce)
- ½ cup Grated Parmesan (plus more for topping)
- ½ tsp Salt (plus more for pasta water)
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
- 2–4 tbsp Reserved pasta water (to loosen the sauce)
- 1 tbsp Chopped parsley (optional, for a fresh finish)
- 1 tsp Lemon juice (optional, brightens the flavor)
Instructions
Boil the pasta
Take water in a large pot and add a good pinch of salt, and put it to boil. Cook pasta until it's tender. Make sure to preserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
Brown the mushrooms
Take a large skillet and heat it on medium-high. Add 1 tbsp butter and olive oil. Add sliced mushrooms in an even layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes without stirring. Then stir and cook until mushrooms appear golden.
Add onion and garlic
Now lower the heat to medium and stir in chopped shallot or onion and cook them for 1 minute. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more until it smells amazing. Make sure you don't let it burn.
Make it creamy
Now pour in the cream and stir. Add salt and pepper. Add Italian seasoning if you are using it. Now let it gently simmer for 2-3 minutes. It will thicken a bit in that time.Add Parmesan for the sauce
Sprinkle the Parmesan and keep stirring until it looks smooth. If you feel the sauce is too thick, then add reserved pasta water 1 tbsp at a time until it looks good to you.
Toss pasta with the sauce
Add your drained pasta to the skillet and toss it well. Do it properly, so that every strand gets coated. Now adjust the salt and pepper by tasting. Make sure to add a tiny squeeze of lemon juice if you want to make it brighter.Serve right away
Serve it while it's hot and top with extra parsley and Parmesan. Your creamy mushroom pasta recipe is ready to enjoy - perfect for two people.