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    Creamy Mushroom Pasta

    Published: Jan 19, 2020 · Modified: Apr 26, 2022 by The Curry Mommy · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    A creamy mushroom pasta sauce that is super simple and quick to make.

    This easy mushroom pasta sauce tastes great with angel hair pasta or fettucini. It pairs well with tender grilled chicken breast, shrimp, or steak and comes together in a matter of minutes.

    cream and mushrooms in a pan

    Craving Italian Restaurant Pasta? Then you must try this recipe!

    If there is one recipe of mine you make, be sure it's this! Okay okay and a few others, but I must say this is a favorite.


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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Pair it with...
    • Substitutions
    • How to make vegan mushroom pasta
    • Variations
    • Top Tips
    • FAQ
    • 📖 Recipe
    • How this Creamy Mushroom Pasta recipe came about
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    Ingredients

    ingredients for mushroom pasta
    • pasta - try angel hair or fettucini
    • heavy whipping cream - substitute with milk or a vegan cream instead
    • bouillon powder or cubes - this ingredient is preferred over broth/stock
    • garlic
    • fresh mushrooms - give cremini, bella, or white button mushrooms a try
    • parmesan cheese - for a topping and to add in the sauce for extra flavor
    • butter
    • salt - quantity depends on the type of bouillon cubes used
    • cooking oil - optional
    • extra virgin olive oil - as a topping

    Instructions

    Start by cooking the pasta per packaged directions or to your texture liking.

    While the pasta cooks, in a small saucepan heat some butter and cook the mushrooms and garlic until translucent. Add a dash of water if needed.

    cooked mushrooms with garlic
    cooked mushrooms in butter

    Add the bouillon to the pan and mix it well. If using bouillon, you can break it up before adding or smash it after adding cream.

    bouillon powder for mushrooms

    Gently pour in the cream and simmer until it reaches a boil. Turn off the heat and add black pepper and shredded parmesan cheese.

    cream poured into a sauce pan with mushrooms
    cream and mushrooms in a pan
    parmesan cheese whole chunk held by a hand

    Mix the sauce until creamy and thick. Then, combine the pasta with the creamy mushroom sauce.

    fettucini with mushroom sauce
    creamy mushroom pasta
    fettuccini alfredo in a pot

    Add extra parmesan cheese on top as well as red chili flakes and serve.

    serving of mushroom pasta

    Pair it with...

    1. A glass of full-bodied red wine such as zinfandel, cabernet, or merlot.
    2. Seared steak or chicken
    3. Brussels Sprouts
    4. Salad with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

    Substitutions

    Cream- Can substitute with milk or vegan cream, but try to let the sauce thicken for creamy pasta.

    Pasta - Try this recipe with al-dente zucchini or yellow squash noodles.

    Mushrooms - Substitute with your favorite vegetable or protein.

    Bouillon - Use a vegetable stock paste (better than bouillon), or use vegetable stock for a less potent taste.


    How to make vegan mushroom pasta

    Using the same mushroom pastarecipe, replace the cream with vegan cream of choice. Be sure to use ingredients that match your dietary restrictions.


    Variations

    Vegan - use a vegan cream of choice instead of cream or milk.

    Gluten-Free - mushroom pasta can be made gluten-free with zucchini noodles or squash noodles. My favorite substitute includes brown rice fettucini.


    Creamy mushroom pasta with bouillon cube and milk or heavy cream easy weeknight meal
    this dish was made with red lentil pasta

    Top Tips

    • Make extra mushroom sauce! It's perfect for dipping bread or just to have in the pasta
    • Slice the mushrooms very thin.
    • Add a pinch of thyme during the cooking process.
    • Mix in chopped spinach for extra vegetables
    • Bouillon cubes will give you a thicker sauce with condensed flavors versus broth.
    • Pair this recipe with ribeye steak. It's my family's favorite combo!

    Love Easy Pasta Recipes? Be sure to check out my simple macaroni and cheese recipe here.

    macaroni and cheese easy gourmet recipe with boxed macaroni

    FAQ

    What is Bouillon?

    A concentrated flavor that includes dried vegetables, spices, herbs, and/or meat.

    What can I use instead of Bouillon?

    If you can not find Bouillon cubes, you can also use bouillon powder/seasoning or Better Than Bouillon which is a concentrated flavor in a liquid paste.

    Can I make this mushroom pasta recipe vegan?

    You sure can! Use a vegetarian version of bouillon and substitute cream/milk for vegan milk. It will taste great either way!

    What pasta pairs with this dish?

    I highly recommend angel hair pasta for this creamy mushroom pasta recipe or fettucini to mimic fettucini mushroom alfredo. The thin pasta goes well with this sauce.


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    📖 Recipe

    cream and mushrooms in a pan

    Creamy Mushroom Pasta

    The Curry Mommy
    A creamy garlic and mushroom pasta sauce made with simple ingredients and condensed with flavors. It comes together in a matter of minutes and is a family favorite.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine American, Italian
    Servings 4
    Calories 593 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 16 oz package of pasta (angel hair preferred or fettucini)
    • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (or milk)
    • 2 bouillon cubes (add extra for more flavor)
    • 6-8 cloves minced, garlic
    • 8 count thinly sliced, fresh mushrooms (cremini, bella, or white button)
    • ½ cup grated, parmesan cheese (+ more as a topping)
    • 4 tablespoon butter
    • salt (quantity depends on the type of bouillon cubes used)
    • cooking oil (optional)
    • extra virgin olive oil (as a topping)

    Instructions
     

    • Cook the pasta and reserve about 8 oz of the pasta water and set it aside. The water can be used later, just incase you want a thinner pasta sauce.
    • In a large skillet heat the butter and some cooking oil (optional) and cook the mushrooms until soft.
    • Move the mushrooms over to one side of the pan and now cook the garlic on the other side of the pan. Feel free to add some oil to the garlic if it begins to stick to the pan.
    • Once the garlic cooks out the raw flavor, then add the bouillon cubes and heavy whipping cream/milk.
    • Let the mixture boil for a few minutes or until the bouillon have completely dissolved. You may need to mix and press firmly on the cube to speed up the cooking process.
    • TIP: I don't presoak the bouillon cubes before cooking. The time it takes for them to dissolve seems to be perfect timing for the heavy whipping cream to thicken as well.
    • Once the cubes have dissolved and the sauce has thickened, add some fresh ground pepper and grated parmesan cheese.
    • Quickly mix and add the pasta.
    • Keeping the heat on medium-high, toss the pasta with the sauce really well. At this point, you can add some reserved pasta water if you would like the sauce to be thinner.
    • Taste and add salt accordingly.
    • Serve with an additional serving of grated parmesan cheese on top and a drizzle of your favorite extra virgin olive oil.
    • ENJOY!

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    Notes

    Substitute heavy cream/milk for vegan milk to make this dish vegan.
    Feel free to use bouillon seasoning/paste instead of cubes.
    Broth is not recommended for this recipe since it will thin out the sauce and make it less creamy. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2cupsCalories: 593kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 12gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 239mgPotassium: 26mgVitamin A: 24IUCalcium: 19mg
    Keyword kid friendly, mushrooms
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    How this Creamy Mushroom Pasta recipe came about

    My husband loves to eat steak. I would call him a steak connoisseur if I could. I, on the other hand, can not eat much steak. For that reason, I decided to make a pasta dish that would complement steak and be eaten on its own. That is when this creamy mushroom pasta recipe was born.



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    1. The Curry Mommy says

      January 31, 2024 at 9:31 am

      Hi!! I like to use Knorr Brand for flavor which comes in various different flavors. I have used chicken and vegetable for this recipe. If you are looking for a healthy-ish option, then Better Than Bouillon works great too.

    2. Jinger Baker says

      February 21, 2023 at 8:49 am

      What type of boullion?

    3. Kinjal says

      May 15, 2022 at 8:10 pm

      5 stars
      Very easy to make and tastes so good.

    5 from 6 votes (5 ratings without comment)

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