Creamy Mushroom Pasta Recipe

Creamy mushroom pasta is the perfect comfort food for chilly winter nights. The rich, earthy flavor of the mushrooms pairs perfectly with the luxurious cream sauce, and the parmesan cheese adds a delicious salty note, making this pasta dish irresistible! 

Ingredients For Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Mushroom Cream Pasta Substitutions And Additions

PASTA: You can substitute any cooked pasta for the fettuccine in this delicious recipe.

BROTH: You can substitute vegetable broth or a cup of pasta water for the chicken broth in the creamy pasta sauce.

ONIONS: You can substitute finely chopped shallots for the sweet yellow onion.

MUSHROOMS: You can substitute a variety of mushrooms in the creamy parmesan sauce, including baby Bellas, portobello, shiitake, or cremini mushrooms.

PARMESAN CHEESE: Parmesan cheese adds a salty and nutty kick to the sauce. If you’re out of Parmesan or prefer milder cheese, you can use Pecorino Romano or Grana Padano.

GARLIC: If you’re not a fan of garlic’s strong flavor, you can use roasted garlic instead. Roasting garlic mellows out its taste, giving it a sweet and caramelized quality.

How To Make Mushroom Pasta

For this tasty pasta recipe, you will make the creamy sauce in a skillet, simmering it until the perfect consistency. Just before serving, you’ll add the cooked pasta and toss until fully combined.

STEP ONE: Add the butter and 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil to a 10 to 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and allow the butter to melt.

STEP TWO: Add the chopped onions to the skillet and saute for five to six minutes, stirring often, until the onions are opaque.

STEP THREE: Add the garlic and cook for another minute.

STEP FOUR: Add the sliced mushrooms and continue to stir often for another five to seven minutes until the mushrooms cook down and begin to brown. If needed, add an additional tablespoon of olive oil.

STEP FIVE: Add the kosher salt and cracked pepper to the mushrooms and cook for one minute.

STEP SIX: Add the chicken broth. Allow the sauce to simmer for two to three minutes, stirring occasionally.

STEP SEVEN: Add the heavy cream. Lower the heat to medium-low. Allow the sauce to simmer for eight to ten minutes.

Stir often to keep the cream from scorching.

STEP EIGHT: Just before you are ready to serve, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the 1 cup of parmesan cheese.

Stir constantly until the cheese is completely melted.

STEP NINE: Add the cooked fettuccine to the pan and toss to coat the noodles completely with the creamy mushroom pasta sauce.

Sprinkle the two tablespoons of parmesan cheese and the chopped parsley. Serve while hot.

What To Serve With Creamy Mushroom Pasta

This rich pasta dish makes an easy weeknight meal since it comes together so quickly.

Serve it along with a loaf of garlic bread or cheesy pull-apart bread and a simple Caesar salad for a complete meal.

You could instead opt to enjoy this pasta with a delicious serving of roasted vegetables or roasted broccoli for a fresh side dish.

If you prefer creamy pasta to a tomato-based version, we recommend that you check out our creamy Italian chicken with pasta as well as our everything bagel pasta.

Storing Mushroom Pasta

If you have any leftover mushroom pasta, here are a few tips for storing it.

IN THE FRIDGE: Store any leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.

You can store the sauce (without the noodles) for up to three days in the refrigerator.

IN THE FREEZER: We don’t recommend freezing this creamy pasta with mushrooms recipe. It may lose its creamy texture during the freezing process.

Why We Love This Recipe

IRRESISTIBLE CREAMINESS: The velvety, creamy sauce in this recipe is simply divine. It coats each strand of pasta and clings to the mushrooms, creating a luscious, indulgent dish that’s incredibly satisfying.

EARTHY MUSHROOM FLAVOR: Mushrooms bring a rich, umami-packed taste to the dish. They add depth and complexity that pair perfectly with the creamy sauce.

QUICK AND EASY: This recipe is a lifesaver when you need a delicious meal in a hurry. With step-by-step instructions and minimal prep, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or whenever you’re craving comfort food without the fuss.

Fettuccine smothered in a creamy sauce loaded with savory mushrooms and parmesan cheese is my idea of the ultimate comfort food. You’ll be transported to a kitchen in Italy as soon as you take your first bite of this easy and flavorful creamy mushroom pasta dish.