Bear With Me Mushroom Pasta Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

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A rich, umami-packed sauce simmered slowly to meld flavors, perfect for coating al dente pasta. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs olive oil, onion, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large, finely chopped onion
3 cloves, minced garlic
16 ounces, sliced mixed mushrooms
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons, chopped fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
12 ounces cooked spaghetti

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until translucent.
Step 2: Stir in minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, cooking for 8 minutes until mushrooms release liquid and brown slightly.
Step 3: Pour in 1/4 cup white wine and 1/2 cup vegetable broth, scraping the pan bottom to deglaze. Simmer for 3 minutes until liquid reduces by half.
Step 4: Add 1/4 cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan until melted, then add 12 ounces cooked spaghetti and toss until evenly coated.
Step 6: Serve immediately with extra Parmesan for garnish.