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Cream of Mushroom Pasta

Cream of Mushroom Pasta: Quick Comfort with Creamy Flavor

Enjoy a comforting bowl of Cream of Mushroom Pasta that's rich, creamy, and vegetarian-friendly. Perfect for weeknight dinners in 30 minutes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta fresh or dried
For the Sauce
  • 8 ounces Baby Bella Mushrooms can substitute with button mushrooms
  • 1 medium Shallots can use yellow onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic freshly minced
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme can use dried thyme
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth or chicken broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 4 ounces Spinach can substitute with kale
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley fresh, for garnish
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil or butter

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Easy One Pot Cream of Mushroom Pasta
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil. Add your pasta and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before draining and setting the pasta aside.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the baby bella mushrooms, sautéing them for 5–7 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
  3. Add finely chopped shallots and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for an additional 2–3 minutes until shallots are translucent and garlic is fragrant. Pour in the vegetable broth, season with salt and pepper, and let it simmer for about 5–6 minutes until slightly reduced.
  4. Lower the heat to medium-low and gradually stir in the heavy cream. Allow it to warm gently for 2–3 minutes. Add the fresh spinach and stir until wilted, then squeeze in the fresh lemon juice.
  5. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss everything together. If the sauce is too thick, mix in some reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
  6. Plate the creamy pasta and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Best served hot and can be customized with different greens like kale or proteins like shrimp.

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