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This creamy mushroom pasta recipe makes a delicious meatless weeknight dinner! It’s ready in about 30 minutes for an easy yet elegant and satisfying meal.
You may also enjoy these Creamy Garlic Mushrooms or Mushroom and Spinach Gnocchi next.
Why you’ll love it
This vegetarian mushroom pasta is a personal favorite of mine for meatless Monday. The flavors are nicely balanced in the irresistible creamy sauce, and a touch of lemon juice brightens it up. It’s just decadent enough without being heavy.
Simple ingredients are elevated in this easy mushroom pasta, so it’s special enough for company. Buttery, sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and white wine make this one of those low-effort family dinners that also impresses. And in just 30 minutes as well!
What you’ll need
- Pasta – use what you’ve got, but I like a longer shape like fettuccine or linguine
- Butter and olive oil – for sautéing
- Cremini mushrooms – they’re sometimes labeled as baby bellas
- Garlic – for more savory flavor
- White wine – use a dry white wine like sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio that you enjoy the taste of. Don’t use cooking wine!
- Italian seasoning – my favorite blend of dried herbs. It comes all in one jar.
- Lemon juice and Dijon mustard – for a burst of extra flavor to enhance the sauce
- Flour – to thicken it
- Heavy cream – it makes the sauce luxurious
Tools for this recipe
Check out Natasha’s favorite kitchen essentials, gadgets, and cookware!
- This recipe goes even faster using a garlic press to mince the garlic.
- Store your butter in this OXO butter dish. It has little markings to measure it out!
- I use this lemon saver to keep lemons fresh longer.
How to make creamy mushroom pasta
This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.
Boil your pasta. Meanwhile, in a skillet, sauté the mushrooms and garlic in the oil and butter until the water has cooked off. Transfer them to a plate. To the pan, stir in the wine, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, flour, and Dijon until smooth.
Pour in the cream, and simmer for a couple of minutes. Return the mushrooms to the skillet, and cook until the sauce thickens to your liking. Season with salt & pepper, then toss with the drained pasta. Top with fresh parsley and grated parmesan if desired!
Substitutions and variations
- I don’t recommend substituting the cream for something with a lower fat content. The sauce is liable to separate, and it won’t taste as intended and/or be as rich.
- You can replace the white wine with chicken or vegetable broth if you prefer.
- I use cremini mushrooms in this recipe, but white mushrooms or whatever variety you have on hand will work!
What to serve with mushroom pasta
- Some fresh bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping makes a nice pairing, or go all out with Extra Cheesy Garlic Bread.
- I like a light salad like my Parmesan Arugula Salad, or try my 10-Minute Caesar Dressing and Easy Homemade Croutons for a tasty Caesar salad.
Leftovers and storage
- This pasta is best fresh, but store any leftovers for 3-4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Reheat slowly over a low heat on the stovetop.
- I don’t recommend freezing it due to the dairy, and the texture of mushrooms can change.
If you made this easy creamy mushroom pasta, please leave a star rating and review below! Ask any questions you have. You can also find me on Instagram.
Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta (I like fettuccine or linguine)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced thin
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped, to taste
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Boil a large, salted pot of water for the pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, add the butter and oil to a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the mushrooms and garlic to the pan and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until the mushrooms release most of their water and it’s cooked off.
- Take the mushrooms out of the pan and set aside.
- Add the wine, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, flour, and Dijon mustard to the pan. Stir until it becomes a smooth paste.
- Stir in the cream and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Add the mushrooms back into the pan. Reduce the heat and cook for a few more minutes until the sauce has thickened up a bit. Season sauce with salt & pepper as needed.
- Drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce along with the parsley and parmesan if using.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This recipe was originally published on October 1, 2018. It’s been updated with new photos and better instructions but is the same great recipe!
I am now putting this sauce on everything. Yum.
Thank you!
Awesome!!! 😀
Just made this tonight! I used medium shells cuz that’s all I had BUT it was amazing! Perfect recipe! Thank you!
Wonderful!! You’re very welcome Maggie!
This recipe was easy to make vegan, i just replaced the butter with coconut oil and the cream with oat cream and voila, a delicious vegan mushroom pasta dinner! I didn’t have any lemons so replaced the lemon juice with same quantity apple cider vinegar and it worked well, as we didnt taste any weird vinegary-ness or anything like that. I love how fast it to make, thank you for sharing this recipe!
That’s great! You’re very welcome!
So yummie! 😍😋🏆🏆🏆
About a vegan version… I tried with peanut paste, sesame paste and a bit of water. The mustard will act as an emulgator, so perhaps you should try a less intense mustard. And add an extra spoon of lemon juice to compensate the Asian touch. Blend everything before adding it to the pan, and stir regularly!
Again, thank you so much for your delicious inspo! ❤️
Hi! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and were able to adapt it, Mascha! 🙂
Nö, I stuck to your rec, and it was superb! I’ve tried the vegan divert for curiousity and because somebody asked for it. I still am an omnifore 🙂
🙂
sooo good!! I added some chicken to it as well. husband loved it too and said it tasted like it came from a restaurant! 😍 thank you for this amazing recipe!
Fantastic!! I’m so glad to hear you two enjoyed it. 🙂
This was so easy to make! And absolutely delicious! The whole family(kids included) LOVED it!
Fantastic!! That’s what I like to hear! 🙂
Easy and delicious weeknight dinner. 30 minutes start to finish. We added some leftover cooked chicken and increased the seasonings to taste. Fabulous! Next time more mushrooms and maybe some peas.
Really enjoy your site. Thank you!
Awesome!! I’m so glad you liked it and were able to tweak it based on what you had on hand. Thank you for taking the time to write me a comment! 😀
Delicious
Thank you!! 🙂
This recipe is a staple in our house. It’s so easy to make and every time it is delicious!
Fab! Thank you!
This was really simple and delicious. I’ve made so many mushroom cream sauces. Was looking for something new. This one was over the top with the little pinch of Dijon mustard and lemon. Can’t even taste it no just added some depth to the flavor. Fantastic idea! Thank you for sharing.
I’m really glad you enjoyed it!! 🙂 Yes, I love the Dijon trick! 🙂