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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Pasta

    Creamy Mushroom Pasta

    Published: Feb 28, 2019 · Modified: Apr 26, 2022 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 57 Comments

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    A creamy and delicious pasta meal on the table in under 15 minutes. This Creamy Mushroom Pasta not only tastes far more indulgent than it actually is, but it's quick and simple to make. A great date night meal that will impress, without you having to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Creamy garlic mushrooms on a bed of pasta and topped with fresh herbs.

    Two blue plates with Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta. A block of parmesan and lemon wedges sit next to them.

    Mushrooms have a really meaty texture, so they are the perfect ingredient for a vegetarian comforting meal. Mushrooms and garlic are a delicious flavour combination and a winner when it comes to a quick and easy pasta dish that packs a punch in the taste department. So easy, but tastes like something you would get at a fancy Italian restaurant.

    If you are looking for other easy pasta recipe to try, then why not try our Sardine Pasta, Leftover Chicken Pasta, 10 Minute Cream Cheese Pasta or Vegetable Pasta Bake?

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    • Ingredients needed
    • How to make mushroom pasta - Step by step
    • Variations and extra tips
    • Health benefits of mushrooms
    • What to serve with Creamy Mushroom Pasta
    • Storage
    • Frequently asked questions
    • More mushroom recipes
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    Ingredients needed

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    • Pasta - We used spaghetti in this recipe, but any pasta will work and it's a good way to use up what you have.
    • Shallots - These are the base of the creamy mushroom pasta. They have a nice sweetness to them, but you could use a small brown onion instead.
    • Garlic - All pasta is better with garlic in our opinion. Freshly crushed is best, however you could save some time by using crushed garlic in a jar or frozen garlic.
    • Mushrooms - The key to mushroom dishes is using a variety of mushrooms for different textures and flavours. If you want to keep this recipe budget friendly, then stick to the cheapest kind of mushroom. But, if you want to take this to the next level, use a mixture such as button, mini Portobello, shiitake and oyster. Remember that mushrooms shrink when cooking, so you want to use lots of them. Make sure you have a pan bit enough for all the mushrooms though, because if you overcrowd them then won't get that nice golden colour.
    • Oil - A good quality olive oil.
    • Parmesan (or alternative) - This adds to the creaminess and also has a nice nutty flavour.
    • Creme fraiche - This is where the creamy sauce comes from. For the most flavour, use full fat. However, you can use reduced fat creme fraiche. Mushrooms have a naturally creamy texture anyway, so this is a creamy dish that is still nutritious too.
    • Lemon - This adds a nice freshness to the sauce.
    • Black pepper - Season to taste.
    • Parsley - This herb goes really well with mushrooms. However, you could also swap it for chives which have a nice onion flavour that compliments the mushrooms.
    • Pasta water - This is our "secret" ingredient in every pasta dish and something that every Italian uses in their cooking. Adding a little bit of the starchy pasta water makes the sauce really silky smooth and cling to the pasta. It also loosens the sauce up a little, helping it go further.

    A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

    How to make mushroom pasta - Step by step

    One: Add the spaghetti to a pan of boiling water and simmer for 12 minutes.

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    Two: Heat the oil in a frying pan and add the shallots, garlic and mushrooms and gently cook for 3 minutes.

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    Three: Stir in the creme fraiche, Parmesan and lemon zest,

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    Four: Mix well and simmer for a minute.

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    Five: Drain the pasta and top with mushroom sauce, black pepper and parsley.

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    Variations and extra tips

    • If you want to add some extra protein, you could grill some chicken, chop it up and stir it in to the finished sauce.
    • Add some extra greens by stirring in some spinach a couple of minutes before the sauce is cooked.
    • Add some extra vegetables by adding some frozen peas or sweetcorn at the same time as cooking the pasta.
    • A little bit of truffle oil drizzled over the finished dish adds loads of extra flavour and makes it a bit more special.
    • For an extra rich flavour, add a splash of white wine.
    • Make this recipe gluten free by swapping the spaghetti for your favourite gluten free pasta.
    • Use a variety of mushrooms to add plenty of different textures and flavours.
    • This dish is best made from fresh as the sauce can separate when defrosted and reheated.
    • When using Parmesan, try to grate it fresh rather than using a bag of pre-grated cheese, as you will have a much stronger flavour.
    • To make this mushroom pasta even quicker, use some fresh pasta which is ready in a few minutes.
    • If you like your food spicy, then add a sprinkle of red chilli flakes on top before serving.
    • Add a splash of olive oil to the pan before serving for an extra boost of flavour.

    Health benefits of mushrooms

    Mushrooms are a good source of vitamin D, and are actually one of the only non-animal sources of the vitamin. Whether grown inside or outside, they are exposed to UV light which increases their concentration of vitamin D.

    Mushroom pasta can be low in calories and carbs and make a nice light meal when served with a big salad. Mushrooms are really nutritious too and a great source of B vitamins and potassium. Just be careful with how much cheese you load on top of this.

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    What to serve with Creamy Mushroom Pasta

    Everyone know that garlic bread and pasta are a match made in heaven. Carby heaven! Either buy some ready made, or make your own easy garlic bread by cutting up some French stick and spreading it with a mix of butter, crushed garlic and dried herbs. Then pop it in the oven for 10 minutes. Why not try our Cheesy Garlic Bread recipe.

    You could also keep it simple with a big green salad. The key to an epic green salad is to use a variety of greens, like romaine, spinach, kale and rocket. You want leafy greens, but crunch too. Then you need the perfect dressing. Why not try our Lemon Vinaigrette, Honey and Mustard Dressing or Tomato and Basil Vinaigrette. You could also try our Grilled Little Gem Salad.

    If you want to add a big side of vegetables, then we recommend our Roasted Tenderstem Broccoli, Garlic Green Beans, Air Fryer Carrots, or Roasted Lemon Asparagus.

    Chopped parsley sprinkled over a creamy mushroom sauce.

    Storage

    Store: This is best eaten fresh, however if you do have leftovers then you can store it in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

    Freeze: This isn't the best dish to freeze as the sauce can separate when defrosted and reheated. But, it's really quick and simple to make, so it is best made from fresh.

    Reheat: You have to be really careful when reheating this creamy mushroom pasta, as you don't have to sauce to separate. Heat it on low and add a little milk to loosen the sauce up.

    Spaghetti topped with a creamy mushroom sauce topped with chopped parsley.

    Frequently asked questions

    How can you thicken creamy pasta sauce?

    If you add a bit too much of the pasta water and your sauce is too thin, then carry on cooking it on a low heat for a little longer, until it has thickened up.

    Is creamy mushroom pasta gluten free?

    If you use your favourite gluten free pasta and make sure that there is no cross contamination, then this is a delicious gluten free meal.

    How to make vegan creamy mushroom pasta.

    Mushrooms are a good ingredient for a vegan pasta dish and this is easy to make vegan by using an oat based creme fraiche and a vegan Parmesan alternative. A sprinkle of nutritional yeast would be really good on the vegan version of this.

    Do I have to reserve pasta water?

    Adding starchy pasta water (just 100ml is enough) to a fat like creme fraiche will create an emulsion and this gives a really silky smooth sauce and helps it cling to the pasta. Make sure you scoop out the water just before draining, as this ensures that it is nice and starchy.

    How much pasta per person?

    As a general rule, we go for 75g (2.5oz) of dried pasta per person.

    More mushroom recipes

    • Creamy Mushrooms on Toast
    • Spinach and Mushroom Gnocchi
    • Mushroom and Spinach Risotto
    • Portobello Mushroom Pizza

    If you’ve tried this creamy mushroom pasta recipe, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
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    Recipe

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    Creamy Mushroom Pasta

    The quicker a meal can be prepared, made and put on the table, the better! This Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta is exactly that.
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    Vegetarian
    4.93 from 42 votes
    Author: Dannii
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 3 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Allergens:
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    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 441kcal
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    Ingredients

    UK Metric Measures - US Customary Measures
    • 150 g Whole wheat pasta
    • 3 Shallots
    • 4 Garlic clove - crushed
    • 250 g Mushrooms - sliced (any kind)
    • 1 teaspoon Olive oil
    • 30 g Parmesan
    • 6 tablespoon Reduced fat creme fraiche
    • 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley - chopped
    • 0.5 Lemon - (zest only)
    • Black pepper
    • Fresh parsley - (to serve)

    Instructions

    • Add the spaghetti to a pan of boiling water and simmer for 12 minutes.
    • Heat the oil in a frying pan and add the shallots, garlic and mushrooms and gently cook for 3 minutes.
    • Stir in the creme fraiche, parmesan and lemon zest, stir and simmer for a minutes.
    • Drain the pasta and top with mushroom sauce, black pepper and parsley.

    Notes

    • If you want to add some extra protein, you could grill some chicken, chop it up and stir it in to the finished sauce.
    • Add some extra greens by stirring in some spinach a couple of minutes before the sauce is cooked.
    • Add some extra vegetables by adding some frozen peas or sweetcorn at the same time as cooking the pasta.
    • A little bit of truffle oil drizzled over the finished dish adds loads of extra flavour and makes it a bit more special.
    • For an extra rich flavour, add a splash of white wine.
    • Make this recipe gluten free by swapping the spaghetti for your favourite gluten free pasta.
    • Use a variety of mushrooms to add plenty of different textures and flavours.
    • This dish is best made from fresh as the sauce can separate when defrosted and reheated.
    • When using Parmesan, try to grate it fresh rather than using a bag of pre-grated cheese, as you will have a much stronger flavour.
    • To make this mushroom pasta even quicker, use some fresh pasta which is ready in a few minutes.
    • If you like your food spicy, then add a sprinkle of red chilli flakes on top before serving.
    • Add a splash of olive oil to the pan before serving for an extra boost of flavour.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1portion | Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 289mg | Potassium: 817mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 660IU | Vitamin C: 26.9mg | Calcium: 284mg | Iron: 4.4mg
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Helen @ family-friends-food.com

      June 03, 2019 at 8:38 pm

      5 stars
      This looks delicious! Just the sort of veggie pasta dish my family will love.

      Reply
    2. Max Plessers

      March 18, 2019 at 9:18 pm

      I have been searching for a great vegetarian meal for a long time, have tried a lot of recipes and after this one I can finally say that I had an awesome vegetarian meal!
      I am very busy these days, that’s why I especially like recipes like these because they are very easy and convenient to prepare, it takes just 15 minutes.
      I was also pleased by the clear instructions of the recipe because of your step by step explanation.
      Because I liked the recipe that much, I wanted to prepare it for my family. Not everyone likes the vegetarian kitchen that much, but I wanted to convince them with this recipe and it was definitely a success! Everyone was surprised of the good taste.
      Thank you for your inspiration! I can totally recommend to everybody who wants to try!

      Max Plessers

      Reply
      • Dannii

        March 19, 2019 at 8:25 am

        I am so glad you enjoyed it - it's one of our favourites too.

        Reply
    3. Zeynep Agdere

      March 17, 2019 at 6:23 pm

      I love the recipe. I'm a pasta lover, especially creamy pasta. I love how you used different types of mushrooms. I've made this dish myself a few times, but only with one type of mushroom. I always felt like something was missing whenever I made it, now I finally know what it is, thanks to you. I will definitely try it with a big variety of mushrooms next time, and with next time I mean tonight.. I love this recipe because it's super easy and very quick. I will definitely get creative and add some chicken. You can't go wrong with creamy pasta and chicken.

      Reply
      • Dannii

        March 17, 2019 at 9:17 pm

        The variety of mushrooms really makes such a difference to the dish.

        Reply
    4. Kim Lijzenga

      March 17, 2019 at 3:05 pm

      5 stars
      I am a pasta lover myself, that's why I tried this recipe. I really liked this recipe! The mushrooms give the pasta an innovative taste. It is definitely not an easy recipe, but certainly worth making.
      While making this recipe I added shrimps, this was my best idea ever. This gives you a fresh taste of the mushrooms and a heavier taste of the shrimp. These 2 flavours go very well together. But actually you should not even add anything because this recipe is already super tasty.
      So,now I know what I'm going to cook tonight!

      Reply
      • Dannii

        March 17, 2019 at 9:15 pm

        I am so glad you enjoyed it. I never would have thought to add shrimp, but I am definitely going to try that next time.

        Reply
    5. Smeets Ruben

      March 07, 2019 at 2:09 pm

      5 stars
      I love pasta very much and I have a big book with many different recipes in it, I'm glad that I can add another one!! The mushrooms make the pasta, together with the herbs, absolutely complete. Although it is quite a lot of work, it's definitely worth. Everyone should give it a try! I also think that I find a way to make it even better ;-). Onions and mushrooms are often used togehter in recipes so why not here? Of course you don't have to do this if you don't like onions, but it is just a tip. So now I made myself hungry with talking about it, and I think that I already know what to make!

      Reply
    6. Customcurtains

      March 02, 2019 at 1:45 am

      Pasta is my favorite. Your pictures looks soooooooooooo good! Can't wait to try it by myself!!

      Reply
    7. James

      March 02, 2019 at 12:59 am

      5 stars
      Tried this the other night, and I was so happy I did! Love the recipe! Your blog is a great source for these, really appreciate you sharing these amazing recipes with us. Pairing meals like this with the right stuff is how I lost 40lbs in 3 months. Truly, love the work, keep it up!

      Reply
    8. Munchies & Munchkins

      February 08, 2016 at 1:17 pm

      5 stars
      Oh I could eat this right now!! Love mushrooms and this is a great healthy take on the usual creamy, fat laden mushroom dishes.

      Reply
    9. Sarah

      February 07, 2016 at 3:36 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe looks and sounds amazing, defiantly need to try this and with it being healthy AND under half an hour to cook, it's certainly something I need to try. Thank you for sharing. xx

      Reply
    10. Rachel

      February 07, 2016 at 3:29 pm

      5 stars
      Heaven on a plate for me this is. Pasta is always a comfort food for me and I adore mushrooms x

      Reply
    11. Charli Blogs

      February 07, 2016 at 3:07 pm

      I'd have to substitute the mushrooms as I really hate them, but that dish looks lovely - love the photos too!

      Reply
    12. Vineetha @ Mint and Mimosas

      February 07, 2016 at 2:37 pm

      5 stars
      This is a great date night recipe! Creamy + Garlic, ummm that in itself sounds amazing, and throw in the pasta?! SIgn me up!

      Reply
    13. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

      February 07, 2016 at 10:43 am

      I love mushrooms so this is perfect for me really.

      Reply
    14. Paolo U

      February 06, 2016 at 8:30 pm

      5 stars
      That looks tasty, sure would love to try that. btw, thanks for sharing the recipe.

      Reply
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