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Creamy Mushroom Pasta Recipes You’ll Want Every Weeknight

Mushroom pasta recipes have a way of making an ordinary night feel like comfort wrapped on a plate. When I pull out the skillet and the mushrooms hit the heat, the smell alone tells me I’ve made the right choice. There’s a grounding quality in the earthiness, and it never feels like fuss. Pasta mushroom recipes speak to that sweet spot: rich enough to keep you satisfied, simple enough that you don’t feel tied to the stove for hours. I think of mushroom dinner recipes as weeknight lifesavers. When life feels messy, I lean on a creamy bowl of pasta with mushrooms to sort things out in the background. It’s forgiving—burnt garlic forgiven with cream, an over-salted pinch softened by broth. There’s room to breathe while stirring. If I’m being honest, I’ve even poured a splash of mushroom soup in when I was out of stock. No regrets, only a richer sauce. This isn’t about perfection, it’s about a meal that shows up for you. A mushroom soup recipe in disguise, or even a cousin of that mushroom curry recipe you keep saying you’ll try. It’s a bowl that says sit down, you’ve had enough for today—let me carry the weight for now.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 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: Elena

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces pasta of choice (fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 pound cremini or baby bella mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional, substitute broth if preferred)
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until browned.
  3. Add onions and garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle in thyme, stir, and pour in white wine. Let it simmer until reduced by half.
  5. Pour in broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Lower heat and stir in cream.
  6. Add Parmesan, stirring until sauce thickens slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.