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Best Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Best Creamy Mushroom Pasta
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The Best Creamy Mushroom Pasta is a comforting and rich pasta dish combining the earthy flavors of fresh mushrooms with a luscious, velvety cream sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this easy-to-make recipe delivers a delightful balance of texture and taste with tender pasta, savory mushrooms, and a smooth, cheesy sauce.

Ingredients

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Mushrooms & Vegetables

  • 8 oz mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, or button), cleaned and sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Fresh herbs: 1 tbsp chopped parsley or thyme leaves

Liquids & Fats

  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Cheese & Seasoning

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Pasta

  • 8 oz pasta (fettuccine, tagliatelle, or your favorite long noodles)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the mushrooms: Clean and slice your mushrooms evenly to ensure they cook uniformly. Heat olive oil or butter in a large pan over medium heat, then sauté the mushrooms until golden brown and all moisture has evaporated, locking in flavor and texture.
  2. Sauté garlic and herbs: Add minced garlic to the pan and cook briefly until fragrant without burning. Stir in fresh thyme or parsley leaves to infuse the dish with herby brightness that complements the richness of the sauce.
  3. Make the creamy sauce: Pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly and allowing it to reduce slightly to form a thick, luxurious sauce. Gradually sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until fully melted and smooth.
  4. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until just al dente. Reserve one cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
  5. Combine and finish: Toss the drained pasta into the creamy mushroom sauce, adding reserved pasta water gradually until the sauce clings perfectly to the noodles. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, garnish with extra fresh herbs, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Dry mushrooms well before sautéing to ensure they brown properly instead of steaming.
  • Don’t rush the mushroom sautéing step; browning adds depth of flavor.
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for best melting and flavor results.
  • Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency and help bind sauce to pasta.
  • Serve immediately as cream sauces thicken as they cool.

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Keywords: Creamy Mushroom Pasta, Mushroom Pasta, Easy Pasta Recipe, Vegetarian Pasta, Comfort Food

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