Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Do you want a creamy and delicious pasta meal on the table in under 15 minutes? This Creamy Mushroom Pasta not only tastes far more indulgent than it actually is, but it’s quick and simple to make. A great date night meal that will impress, without you having to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Creamy garlic mushrooms on a bed of pasta and topped with fresh herbs.

Mushrooms have a really meaty texture, so they are the perfect ingredient for a vegetarian comforting meal. Mushrooms and garlic are a delicious flavour combination and a winner when it comes to a quick and easy pasta dish that packs a punch in the taste department.

Want to add even more flavour? A drizzle of truffle oil, or a sprinkle of truffle salt just before serving will really make this dish pop. A little goes a long way though, so use it sparingly.

Garlic Mushroom Pasta

A pasta dish just isn’t fully comforting unless it’s creamy, am I right? We have made this dish taste far more indulgent than it actually is by using half fat creme fraiche rather than cream and butter to make a sauce.

A little bit of cheese makes it even creamier, but without adding too many extra calories. Mushrooms have a naturally creamy texture anyway, so this is a creamy dish that is still nutritious too.

What Mushrooms To Use?

The key to mushroom dishes is using a variety of mushrooms for different textures and flavours. If you want to keep this recipe budget friendly, then stick to the cheapest kind of mushroom. But, if you want to take this to the next level, use a mixture such as button, mini portobello, shiitake and oyster.

Vegan Mushroom Pasta

Mushrooms are a good ingredient for a vegan pasta dish and this is easy to make vegan by using an oat based creme fraiche and a vegan Parmesan alternative. A sprinkle of nutritional yeast would be really good on the vegan version of this.

What To Serve The Creamy Mushrooms With

We kept it simple and spooned this sauce on top of some spaghetti, but there is so much more you can do with it. Put it on top of rice or use as a pizza base or on chicken for a low carb meal with some extra vegetables.

Can You Freeze This Pasta Dish?

This isn’t the best dish to freeze as the sauce can separate when defrosted and reheated. But, it’s really quick and simple to make, so it is best made from fresh.

Ingredients needed to make Garlic Mushroom Pasta (serves 2)

• 150g wholewheat pasta
• 3 shallots, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 20 mushrooms, mixed variety
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 30g parmesan (or alternative)
• 6 tbsp half fat creme fraiche
• Zest of half a lemon
• Black pepper
• Parsley for serving.

How To Make Creamy Mushroom Pasta – Step by Step:

One: Add the spaghetti to a pan of boiling water and simmer for 12 minutes.

Two: Heat the oil in a frying pan and add the shallots, garlic and mushrooms and gently cook for 3 minutes.

Three: Stir in the creme fraiche, Parmesan and lemon zest,

Four: Mix well and simmer for a minute.

Five: Drain the pasta and top with mushroom sauce, black pepper and parsley.

Other Mushroom Recipes To Try:

Mushroom Bolognese
Garlic Mushroom Quesadillas
Mushroom and Spinach Risotto
Roasted Garlic and Herb Mushrooms
Easy Mushroom Curry

Some extra tips for this Mushroom Pasta:

• If you want to add some extra protein, you could grill some chicken, chop it up and stir it in to the finished sauce.
• Add some extra greens by stirring in some spinach a couple of minutes before the sauce is cooked.
• A little bit of truffle oil drizzled over the finished dish adds loads of extra flavour and makes it a bit more special.
• Make this recipe gluten free by swapping the spaghetti for your favourite gluten free pasta.
• Use a variety of mushrooms to add plenty of different textures and flavours.
• This dish is best made from fresh as the sauce can separate when defrosted and reheated.

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Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta

The quicker a meal can be prepared, made and put on the table, the better! This Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta is exactly that.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 2 people

Calories: 441kcal

Ingredients

UK measures - US measures

• 150 g Whole wheat pasta
• 3 Shallots
• 4 Garlic cloves crushed
• 250 g Mushrooms sliced (any kind)
• 1 tsp Olive oil
• 30 g parmesan
• 6 tbsp Half fat creme fraiche
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped
• 0.5 lemon (zest only)
• Cracked black pepper
• Parsley (to serve)

Instructions

• Add the spaghetti to a pan of boiling water and simmer for 12 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan and add the shallots, garlic and mushrooms and gently cook for 3 minutes.
• Stir in the creme fraiche, parmesan and lemon zest, stir and simmer for a minutes.
• Drain the pasta and top with mushroom sauce, black pepper and parsley.

Notes

• If you want to add some extra protein, you could grill some chicken, chop it up and stir it in to the finished sauce.
• Add some extra greens by stirring in some spinach a couple of minutes before the sauce is cooked.
• A little bit of truffle oil drizzled over the finished dish adds loads of extra flavour and makes it a bit more special.
• Make this recipe gluten free by swapping the spaghetti for your favourite gluten free pasta.
• Use a variety of mushrooms to add plenty of different textures and flavours.
• This dish is best made from fresh as the sauce can separate when defrosted and reheated.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 289mg | Potassium: 817mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 660IU | Vitamin C: 26.9mg | Calcium: 284mg | Iron: 4.4mg

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DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.