Go Back

Creamy Mushroom Pasta – Easy Mushroom Pasta Recipes for Dinner

I’ve always had a soft spot for a big bowl of pasta, and this creamy mushroom pasta is the kind of dish that feels like a warm hug after a long day. You get that earthy mushroom flavor, rich and full, blending into a silky sauce that wraps around each strand of pasta. It’s the sort of recipe you make once and then find yourself craving on quiet evenings when comfort is the only thing on the menu. When I first made this, I didn’t expect it to be such a weeknight hero. But here we are – mushrooms sizzling in butter, garlic doing its thing, pasta boiling away, and suddenly the kitchen smells like something out of a little Italian trattoria. And if you’re anything like me, you’ll find yourself stealing forkfuls straight from the pan before you’ve even plated it. What I love most is how forgiving this recipe is. Swap in whatever pasta you’ve got, toss in a few herbs, and you’re set. It’s easy enough for a Tuesday, but fancy enough to make you feel like you put in way more effort than you did. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or someone special, this is one of those mushroom pasta recipes that never lets you down.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: mushroom curry recipe, mushroom dinner recipes, mushroom pasta recipes, mushroom soup, mushroom soup recipes, pasta mushroom recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 300 g pasta of choice
  • 250 g mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 200 ml double cream
  • 50 g grated Parmesan
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve a cup of the cooking water before draining.
  2. While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until golden and tender.
  3. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the cream and let it simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan until melted into the sauce.
  5. Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss to coat, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
  6. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, sprinkled with parsley if you like.