This creamy mushroom pasta is quick, rich and full of deep flavor. With golden sautéed mushrooms, garlic and a velvety cream sauce, it’s a cozy weeknight dish anyone can make. Use tagliatelle for the best texture, or swap in penne or rigatoni for an easy, comforting meal ❤️
Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Stefie
2
15-20 minutes
20 minutes
European
Pasta
Ingredients
- 250 g pasta
- 300 g mushrooms (button, chestnut or mixed)
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 150 ml cream
- 50 ml pasta cooking water (for emulsifying)
- 40 g grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- A pinch of nutmeg
- A pinch of cinnamon
- fresh parsley or thyme for serving
Directions
- Prepare the mushroomsClean the mushrooms and slice them. Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic so everything is ready before you start cooking.
- Start the pasta waterBring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Keep it boiling while you prepare the sauce. The pasta will be added at the right moment so it finishes in the sauce.
- Sauté the mushroomsHeat butter and olive oil in a large pan. Add the mushrooms and cook until they release moisture and turn golden and slightly caramelized.
Season with a little salt to draw out flavor. - Add aromaticsAdd the diced onion and cook until soft.
Stir in the garlic and let it bloom for a few seconds until fragrant. - Season the baseAdd black pepper, a pinch of nutmeg and a knife-tip of cinnamon — just enough to warm the flavor without becoming sweet. This creates a deeper, earthy note that works beautifully with mushrooms.
- Add creamPour in the cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Let the sauce thicken slightly while you cook the pasta.
- Cook the pastaAdd the pasta to the boiling water. Cook until 1–2 minutes before al dente so the pasta can finish cooking inside the sauce and absorb its flavor.
- Combine pasta & sauceTransfer the pasta directly from the pot into the sauce, adding a splash of pasta water.
Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan and stir gently until the sauce becomes silky and coats the pasta evenly. - Adjust and finishIf the sauce seems thick, add a bit more pasta water.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper or a tiny extra touch of cinnamon if desired. - ServePlate the pasta immediately while it’s glossy and creamy.
Top with more Parmesan and fresh parsley if you like.
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