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Creamy Mushroom Spaghetti

This luxuriously creamy mushroom spaghetti recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for those weeknight
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Author: Erren Hart Published: 2/22/2019 Last Updated: 3/01/2020

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Looking for a delicious, filling dish the whole family can agree on? This
creamy mushroom spaghetti has definitely got you covered! This dish uses
simple ingredients – mushrooms, garlic, shallots, cream, parsley, grated
cheese and a bit of salt & pepper.

With this recipe, you get a creamy sauce with plenty of fresh mushrooms and
garlic tossed with spaghetti and topped with grated cheese. It really doesn’t
get much better!

Why this recipe works:

It takes no time at all to throw together and goes from stove to plate in
only twenty minutes.
The creamy sauce and meaty mushrooms make this a hearty meal.
This very economical dish is full of flavor without breaking your budget.
Other Pasta Dishes You’ll Love

Creamy Tagliatelle and Mushrooms

Fettuccine Alfredo
Spaghetti with Tomato Mushroom Sauce
Spaghetti Bolognese
Easy Homemade Tomato Sauce

To me, there are very few things better than a big bowl of pasta, and this
creamy, comforting spaghetti dish is no exception. I loved it so much that I
would gladly welcome it into my weekly rotation! It was so good that my
husband wouldn’t stop raving about it.

How To Make Creamy Mushroom Pasta:

Start with cooking the spaghetti until just undercooked. Reserve some pasta
water before draining.

While the pasta cooks, sauté the shallots in butter and cook until transparent.
Add the garlic and cook another minute.
Add the mushrooms.
Cook until the mushrooms are fully cooked. Stir in the cream, lower the heat
and simmer gently until thickened (1-2 minutes). Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Add the spaghetti and toss with the sauce to coat. If it becomes dry, add
some of the reserved pasta water.
Serve hot.
Top with freshly grated cheese and enjoy every last bite!
Cook’s Tips:
 To clean the mushrooms, use damp paper towels to remove any dirt.
Cleaning mushrooms with water cause them to become waterlogged.
Mushrooms absorb water like sponges and they won’t brown well when
cooked if they are full of water.
If you want to use water, you can quickly rinse the mushrooms and pat dry
with paper towels, but don’t soak them.
When cooking mushrooms, don’t overcrowd the pan. Cook mushrooms in
a pan with a good amount of surface area. You want to be able to spread
the mushrooms in a single layer to allow contact with the hot pan and let
moisture evaporate quickly so they brown nicely.
To add an even deeper mushroom flavor, you can add some dried porcini
mushrooms (that have been soaked of course) and add a bit of the liquid
you use for soaking them. Since I wanted a quick and simple dish, I went for
using only fresh mushrooms.

Recipe Variations:
Swap Out The Mushrooms This recipe would work well with white
mushrooms or baby portabellas too.
For a nonvegetarian meal, add cooked chicken.
Looking for something spicy? Sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes into the
sauce for a creamy southwest spaghetti.

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Creamy Mushroom Spaghetti

This luxuriously creamy mushroom spaghetti recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for
those weeknight meals.

5 from 21 votes

PRE P COOK TOTAL

10 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes

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1 pound spaghetti
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic chopped
 3 shallots chopped
8 ounces cremini mushrooms cleaned and sliced
¾ cup half and half UK - Single Cream
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving
A good handful of fresh parsley chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

1 Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until quite al dente (it will
finish cooking in the sauce).
2 While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large frying pan on
medium heat.
3 Add the mushrooms & shallots and cook until transparent (about 3-4
minutes).
4 Add the garlic and cook another minute. Stir in the cream and parsley,
lower the heat and simmer gently until thickened (1-2 minutes).
5 Drain the pasta and reserve some of the pasta water.
6 Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to coat, adding the reserved water
as needed.
7 Serve immediately with grated cheese.

To clean the mushrooms, use damp paper towels to remove any

dirt. Cleaning mushrooms with water cause them to become
waterlogged. Mushrooms absorb water like sponges and they won't
brown well when cooked if they are full of water.
 If you want to use water, you can quickly rinse the mushrooms and
pat dry with paper towels, but don't soak them.

When cooking mushrooms, don't overcrowd the pan. Cook

mushrooms in a pan with a good amount of surface area. You want
to be able to spread the mushrooms in a single layer to allow
contact with the hot pan and let moisture evaporate quickly so they
brown nicely.

To add an even deeper mushroom flavor, you can add some dried
porcini mushrooms (that have been soaked of course) and add a bit
of the liquid you use for soaking them. Since I wanted a quick and
simple dish, I went for using only fresh mushrooms.

Nutrition Information: Calories: 401kcal (20%) | Carbohydrates: 61g (20%) | Protein: 11g (22%) |
Fat: 12g (18%) | Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) | Cholesterol: 37mg (12%) | Sodium: 49mg (2%) |
Potassium: 394mg (11%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 410IU (8%) | Vitamin C:
1.3mg (2%) | Calcium: 42mg (4%) | Iron: 1.3mg (7%)

Author: Erren Hart Course: Main Cuisine: Italian

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Update Notes: This post was originally published on: July 17, 2014, but was
republished with step by step instructions, new photos, a video, tips, and FAQs
in February of 2018.
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L EO NIE Posted on 4/2 at 4:16PM

Best ever recipe

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ERR EN HA RT Posted on 4/2 at 4:16PM

 Great to hear, Leonie!

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K R IS TE N Posted on 4/2 at 4:16PM

This is a fantastic recipe that can be adjusted to your family’s preferences. Just curious, I thought I
remembered heavy whipping cream as part of the recipe…did you update this to the half and half?
Cannot wait to make this again!

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ERR EN' S K ITC H E N Posted on 4/2 at 4:16PM

I’m glad you enjoyed it! Yes, I updated the recipe, Honestly, you won’t know the difference!

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DA N I E L S HI E LD S Posted on 4/2 at 4:16PM

This is a must-try! My family will absolutely fall in love with your recipe! Thank you for inspiring us to
cook more healthy options!

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ERR EN' S K ITC H E N Posted on 4/2 at 4:16PM

Wow thank you, Daniel, your feedback made my day!

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DA N I E L S HI E LD S Posted on 4/2 at 4:16PM

Thank you so much for sharing! This is an amazing recipe! Kids will definitely enjoy this and it is so
much healthier. This is another way for me to persuade them to eat the healthy type of foods!

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ERR EN' S K ITC H E N Posted on 4/2 at 4:16PM

I’m glad the kids will enjoy it Daniel, thank you for your feedback!

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