Sautéed Mushroom and Thyme Pasta with Garlic Cream

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

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Earthy mushrooms and fresh thyme simmered in a rich garlic cream sauce, tossed with al dente pasta for a comforting weeknight meal. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs spaghetti, olive oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 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: 25 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 650 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz spaghetti
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small, finely diced onion
3 cloves, minced garlic
8 oz, sliced cremini mushrooms
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp, fresh leaves thyme
1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup, reserved pasta water
to taste salt
to taste pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 small onion, finely diced, and 3 garlic cloves, minced, and cook for 3 minutes until onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant.
Step 3: Add 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes until they release moisture and begin to brown.
Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup white wine and simmer for 2 minutes until liquid reduces by half.
Step 5: Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, then simmer for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
Step 6: Add drained spaghetti along with 1/4 cup reserved pasta water and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Toss until sauce coats pasta evenly, adding more reserved pasta water if needed.
Step 7: Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.