Creamy Mushroom Pasta - Quick & Easy 30-Minute Recipe
Creamy Mushroom Pasta is a rich and savory dish that brings together earthy mushrooms, velvety cream, and perfectly cooked pasta in every luscious bite. This is the ultimate comfort food recipe and is the perfect dinner option. Whether you're craving a quick weeknight dinner or planning a cozy weekend meal, this recipe delivers gourmet flavor with minimal effort.
Equipment
- 1 Large pot with lid (for boiling the pasta)
- Cooking tongs
- 1 large Deep-sided Skillet or pan
- Wooden spatula
- Wooden Cutting Board
- Chef Knife
- Ladle
- Garlic Press (optional)
Ingredients
- 17 oz. 500g Tagliatelle pasta (or a pasta of your choice)
- Around 2 liters of water
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 17 fl. Oz. 500 ml Heavy Cream (double cream)
- 10 oz. 300g Mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion diced fine
- 3 garlic cloves diced fine (or minced)
- 1 heaped Tsp Sweet Paprika
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1 - Prepare Veg
- Dice the onion and garlic, wash and slice the mushrooms.1 onion, 3 garlic cloves
- Add a splash of oil to a large skillet on medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, sauté the onion until it is golden brown (approximately 5 minutes).Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Reduce heat to medium, add the garlic, and cook until fragrant (around 1-2 minutes).
- Add the mushrooms and continue to saute for around 8-10 minutes or until the mushrooms soften.10 oz. 300g Mushrooms, sliced
Step 2 - Add Seasoning and Cream
- Reduce heat to low and add the Cream and stir through.17 fl. Oz.
- Add the paprika, cumin, and season to taste with salt and fresh cracked black pepper. Stir again and leave to gently simmer on a low heat while you prepare the pasta.1 heaped Tsp Sweet Paprika, 1 tsp Ground Cumin, Salt and pepper
Step 3 - Prepare Pasta
- Note: For convenience, we use store-bought fresh Tagliatelle pasta.
- Add around 2 liters of water (33 fl oz.) to a large deep pot with a lid. Add a good pinch of salt and bring to a rolling boil.17 oz. 500g Tagliatelle pasta (or a pasta of your choice), Around 2 liters of water
- Once the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook until al dente (around 10 minutes - Check package instructions for information on cooking times for achieving ‘al dente’ pasta).
Step 4 - Add Pasta to the Sauce
- Add 1 ladle worth of pasta water to the mushroom sauce and stri through.
- Note: If you prefer a thinner sauce, add more pasta water.
- Use cooking tongs to add the pasta to the sauce and gently stir through so the pasta is covered in sauce.
- Serve into bowls and garnish with some fresh chopped parsley.
- (optional:) Add some freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
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Notes
Cooking tips
- No need to strain the pasta from the water, use cooking tongs and transfer the pasta into the sauce. Don’t forget to add some of the delicious pasta water to the sauce. It helps get the smooth, velvety texture.
- Make sure you wash any dirt and grit from your mushrooms before slicing. A soft vegetable scrubber works well to remove any stubborn grit (or gently scrub by hand).
- Butter or Olive Oil? We opted to use good-quality extra virgin olive oil instead of butter. Olive oil offers a great flavor and works well with this recipe. It’s also a healthier option compared to butter.
- If you’re looking to add a little extra flavor, sprinkle some freshly grated Parmesan cheese into the sauce just before adding the pasta and/or as a garnish.
- Looking to bulk up this recipe with extra protein? Add some Grilled chicken breast or turkey breast.