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Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Creamy mushroom pasta with an easy mushroom white sauce, garlic, and no heavy cream. Ready in 30 minutes.

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Welcome to one of the easiest meals on the planet. (Besides pouring cereal or heating up leftovers. WHICH DO NOT COUNT).

green spatula stirring sliced mushrooms, garlic, and onion together in a large saucepan

This creamy mushroom pasta is easily top 10 on the list of my favorite things ever. I probably make some variation of it at least once a week because it’s so dang quick and simple. Just your favorite pasta, an easy garlic mushroom pasta sauce, and any other proteins or veggies you have on hand.

Plus, y’know, any excuse to say “shrooooooooms!” in a singsongy voice over and over while I make dinner.

Overhead photo of bowtie pasta with white sauce and mushrooms in a large saucepan on a white background

Parmesan Spinach GnocchiThis is the perfect “we-have-no-food” food. Even when our fridge is at its emptiest and our grocery shopping procrastination level is at its highest (so, basically every day of my life), I just about always have the stuff on hand to make this creamy mushroom pasta.

Let’s run through the ingredient checklist, shall we? Here’s how to make mushroom pasta:

  • Pasta.
  • Olive Oil.
  • Garlic.
  • Onion.
  • THE SHROOMS.
  • Lil’ bit of flour.
  • Milk.
  • Cheese
  • BOOM.
  • DONEZO.

Black spoon lifting a scoop of creamy mushroom pasta out of a pot in front of a white background

But the beauty of this creamy mushroom pasta is that it doesn’t even necessarily have to be creamy mushroom pasta – you can substitute anything you have on hand to make it a complete dish.

Out of parmesan cheese? Swap some cream cheese, goat cheese, or shredded asiago or romano.

No mushrooms? NO WORRIES! Just make the sauce and toss in some broccoli or spinach or whatever else you’ve got.

No pasta? Order takeout. Carbs are non-negotiable. (KIDDING. Sort of).

Bowtie pasta with parmesan sauce in a shallow white bowl on a dark brown background with a copper fork

You can use rice or spaghetti squash or even slather the sauce over some baked chicken if you’re out of pasta (⬅ This is actually really good and it’s making me feel kind of bad about my pasta-only comment. But not so bad that I’m going to scroll all the way back up the page and delete it. So there we are. Sorry, chicken, but PASTA 4 LIFE).

Which reminds me, you could also totally add chicken to this creamy mushroom pasta.

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Creamy Mushroom Pasta

★★★★★ 4.8 from 12 reviews
  • Author: Jessie
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4 1x
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Description

Easy, creamy mushroom pasta with a tasty parmesan sauce.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. pasta (I used bowties!)
  • 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 12 oz baby portobello mushrooms, sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1.5 cups shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta in very salty water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Return the pasta pot to the stove. Add olive oil and turn heat to medium.
  3. Add garlic and onion to oil and sauté until onion has softened, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add sliced mushrooms to oil and cook until they begin to brown, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine.
  6. You should notice a bit of liquid in the skillet with the mushrooms – this is what you want! If your pan looks dry, add another tablespoon or so of olive oil so you have enough liquid to form a roux in the next step.
  7. Add flour to mushroom mixture and stir to help the flour soak up any liquid and form a roux. Cook for 1 minute.
  8. Slowly add milk to mushrooms, stirring constantly to break up any chunks of flour. Cook 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened.
  9. Remove sauce from heat and stir in shredded parmesan cheese.
  10. Add cooked pasta to sauce and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Notes

Shred the parmesan cheese yourself for best results! Pre-shredded cheese often has preservatives applied that prevent the cheese from melting smoothly.

If you’re a strict vegetarian, use vegetarian parmesan cheese (look for parmesan cheese made without rennet).

This is a great base recipe – customize it with whatever you have in the fridge! I like to add leftover chicken or turkey, steamed broccoli, peas, or chopped spinach to mix the recipe up a bit. Play around to find your favorite combinations and make it your own!

If you’re feeling fancy, you can always garnish your pasta with an extra sprinkle of parmesan cheese or some fresh chopped parsley.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 580

 

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Creamy Mushroom #Pasta | This quick and easy pasta recipe is perfect for busy weeknights! The creamy garlic mushroom sauce is easily customized to your own ideas based on whatever you have in your fridge, and it's ready in just 30 minutes. One of our favorite pasta recipes for busy weeknights. A creamy mushroom pasta sauce with plenty of garlic. How to make mushroom pasta sauce with just one pot. Vegetarian. | lifeasastrawberry.com
Creamy Mushroom #Pasta | lifeasastrawberry.com | This quick and easy pasta recipe is perfect for busy weeknights! The creamy garlic mushroom sauce is easily customized to your own ideas based on whatever you have in your fridge, and it's ready in just 30 minutes. One of our favorite pasta recipes for busy weeknights. A creamy mushroom pasta sauce with plenty of garlic. How to make mushroom pasta sauce with just one pot. Vegetarian.

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  2. Daniel Shields says

    I cannot wait for the next mouth-watering recipe that you will share. Thank you for inspiring us to cook more!

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  3. Daniel Shields says

    Thank you so much for sharing! This is an amazing recipe! Kids will definitely enjoy this and it is so much healthier. This is another way for me to persuade them to eat the healthy type of foods!

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  5. Cols says

    I will use your recipe to surprise my boyfriend who likes mushroom ❤️ thank you for posting this online 😘

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  8. Jordi says

    I made this on a whim today since I had all the ingredients on hand. It was quick and easy to make, but most of all DELICIOUS! Thank you.so much for this recipe!

    ★★★★★

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  9. Janet says

    Made this tonight and it was easy and fabulous! I had a leek that I needed to use, so subbed that in for the onion and added in some broccoli. I would definitely make this again.

    ★★★★

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