Simple Creamy Mushroom Pasta Recipe

This Creamy Mushroom Pasta is rich, comforting, and full of savory mushroom flavor. Made with a creamy garlic sauce and tender pasta, this easy dinner comes together quickly for a satisfying weeknight meal.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Simple Creamy Mushroom Pasta Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 710kcal

Author: Sharon Farnell

Ingredients

½ lb pasta, such as linguine
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
16 oz Cremini mushrooms, sliced thinly
1 shallot, finely diced
2 tablespoon butter
6 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ cup reserved pasta water
the juice and zest of 1 lemon
1 ¼ cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese or parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a large, deep pan or cast iron skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
Add sliced mushrooms, and season with salt and pepper. Cook 9-11 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned and liquid is evaporated.
While mushrooms cook, cook pasta in well salted water according to package directions for al dente.
Reduce heat on mushrooms to medium-low, add butter and shallot and stir to combine with mushrooms. Cook 3-4 minutes, until softened.
Add the garlic and dry thyme, and stir well. Cook for 30 seconds, until just fragrant.
Add reserved pasta water, lemon juice, and zest, Stir well.
Add heavy cream and cooked pasta right from the pot, and stir well.
Turn off the heat and stir in Pecorino Romano.
Taste, and season with salt pepper if needed.
Serve with additional grated cheese.

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