Sautéed Wild Mushroom Pasta with Fresh Thyme

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-16 · Updated 2026-04-16

A simple yet elegant pasta dish featuring earthy wild mushrooms, fresh thyme, and a touch of white wine, finished with a hint of cream and Parmesan for a rich, comforting 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 2, 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.

Ingredients

• 8 oz spaghetti
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 4 oz mixed wild mushrooms, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup pasta water, reserved

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 8 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 small finely diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
3. Step 3: Add 4 oz sliced mixed wild mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes until they release moisture and begin browning.
4. Step 4: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant without browning.
5. Step 5: Pour in 1/4 cup dry white wine and simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
6. Step 6: Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
7. Step 7: Add drained spaghetti and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, tossing to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes until pasta is well coated.
8. Step 8: Stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce becomes creamy. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
9. Step 9: Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh thyme leaves.