Best-Selling Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Silky pasta tossed with a rich mushroom cream sauce, finished with fresh parsley and parmesan. This italian-inspired pasta ready in about 35 minutes pairs pasta, olive oil, cremini mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 680 calories and feeds 2, 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.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms
- 1 shallot
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 8 oz pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, reserving 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms and 1 minced shallot, cooking for 6-7 minutes until mushrooms release liquid and turn golden brown.
- Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in 1/2 cup heavy cream, stirring constantly until the sauce simmers and thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
- Step 4: Add drained pasta to skillet along with 1/4 cup reserved pasta water and 1/2 cup grated parmesan. Toss vigorously for 2-3 minutes until creamy sauce coats every strand and sauce thickens to coat the back of a spoon.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Best-Selling Creamy Mushroom Pasta take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Best-Selling Creamy Mushroom Pasta?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pasta from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Best-Selling Creamy Mushroom Pasta?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Best-Selling Creamy Mushroom Pasta for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Best-Selling Creamy Mushroom Pasta?
Italian pasta like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
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Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
