Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Rich and creamy pasta loaded with sautéed mushrooms and fresh herbs. This comforting dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Prep: 10min
Cook: 20min
Serves: 4
easy
445 cal

Recipe Categories

30-MinuteMushroomGarlicCreamPastaDinner

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Penne pasta
  • 1 lb Mixed mushroomssliced (button, cremini, shiitake)
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 4 cloves Garlicminced
  • 1 medium Oniondiced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheesegrated
  • 1/2 cup White wineoptional
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Fresh thyme
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.

  2. 2

    Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Add onions and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add garlic and mushrooms, cook until mushrooms are golden, 8-10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add white wine (if using) and cook until reduced by half.

  6. 6

    Pour in cream and bring to a gentle simmer.

  7. 7

    Add cooked pasta and toss with sauce.

  8. 8

    Stir in Parmesan cheese and fresh thyme.

  9. 9

    Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

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