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 pasta recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs spaghetti, olive oil, and onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp thyme, fresh leaves
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup pasta water, reserved
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.