This creamy mushroom pasta is rich, comforting, and ready in under 20 minutes. Perfect for busy evenings when you want something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen.

⏱ Prep: 5 min  🔥 Cook: 15 min  🕒 Total: 20 min  🍽 Servings: 2

Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Ingredients

• 250g pasta (any type)

• 200g mushrooms (button, chestnut, or mixed), sliced

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 200ml cooking cream

• Salt & pepper (to taste)

• Parmesan cheese (to taste)

• Parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.

2. Heat butter and olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

3. Add the onions and sauté until soft.

4. Add garlic and mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms are browned (3–4 minutes).

5. Pour in the cooking cream and simmer for 3 minutes until thickened.

6. Add salt, pepper, and Parmesan.

7. Toss in the drained cooked pasta and combine well.

8. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

TIPS

Add chilli flakes for a spicy version. Use a mix of mushrooms for deeper flavour. Add spinach during the last minute of cooking for extra nutrition. Reserve a bit of pasta water if you want a looser sauce.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Creamy, comforting, and packed with flavour — this pasta is a quick weeknight winner. The mushrooms add depth and richness, while the creamy sauce brings everything together in minutes. It’s a simple, crowd-pleasing dish that tastes like restaurant-quality comfort food.