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

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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.