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bowl of creamy mushroom pasta on a wooden counter with parsley garnish

Creamy Mushroom Pasta

A rich and comforting pasta made with mushrooms, cream, stock, garlic, and Parmesan. This easy dinner comes together quickly and coats every strand in a silky, savory sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
rest time 0 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 579

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz 285 g pasta
  • 2-3 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons 30 g Butter
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2-3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 7 oz 200 g Chestnut mushrooms
  • 7 oz 200 g Shimeji Mushrooms
  • 1 cup 240 ml Chicken/vegetable stock
  • cups 360 ml Cream
  • ¼ cup 60 ml White wine
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme
  • ¼ cup 25 g grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 3-4 tablespoons chopped parsley

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cheese grater

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve a little pasta water, then drain.
  2. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened. Stir in the crushed garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  4. Add the chestnut mushrooms and shimeji mushrooms, then cook until softened.
  5. Season with salt, black pepper, and thyme. Pour in the white wine and let it reduce slightly.
  6. Add the stock and simmer gently.
  7. Pour in the cream and add the nutmeg. Simmer until the sauce starts to thicken.
  8. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted into the sauce.
  9. Add the cooked pasta and toss until well coated. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.
  10. Stir in the chopped parsley and serve warm

Nutrition

Calories: 579kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 14gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 471mgPotassium: 665mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1098IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 2.3mg

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Notes

  • Use chicken stock for a deeper savory flavor or vegetable stock for a vegetarian version.
  • Freshly grated Parmesan melts more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese.
  • If the sauce thickens too much, loosen it with reserved pasta water.
  • You can substitute cremini or white mushrooms for either mushroom variety.
  • For extra richness, finish with a little more butter just before serving.

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