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    Recipes » Easy Mushroom Pasta

    Easy Mushroom Pasta

    Aug 20, 2019 · 4 Comments

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    You'll love this Easy Mushroom Pasta! This easy pasta recipe comes together in under 25 minutes and is great for the whole family.

    Easy Mushroom Pasta

    Recipe Inspiration

    I'm a huge fan of mushrooms, and they shine in this easy pasta recipe! With sautéed mushrooms, red pepper flakes, a splash of wine, and parmesan cheese, this pasta will become one of your favorite mushroom recipes.

    This is one of my favorite pasta dishes because it's so versatile! This no-fail method insured a delicious pasta with mushrooms as the star of the show.

    Easy Mushroom Pasta is great for a quick weeknight dinner or great for special occasions. I love serving this with some grilled chicken, a side salad, and some fresh bread. Yum!

    If you're looking for more pasta recipes, check out our Lemon Butter Pasta, Tomato Burrata Pasta, and Aglio Olio.

    Easy Mushroom Pasta
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    • Recipe Inspiration
    • Why You'll Love this Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Directions
    • Expert Tips and Tricks
    • Kitchen Equipment
    • Recipe Substitutions/Variations
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Recipe Storage and Reheating
    • Other Recipes to Try
    • Easy Mushroom Pasta

    Why You'll Love this Recipe

    Delicious - This mushroom pasta sauce recipe is so delicious. Each bite is packed with flavor that your family will truly love! It's really a perfect dish for the whole family. Great for entertaining too!

    Approachable - This recipe is approachable and is easy to make. You only need a few kitchen tools to make this great recipe. The best part of this pasta recipe is easy enough to make for a weeknight, but also fancy-feeling enough to make for a date night!

    Kid Friendly - This is a great recipe for adults and children!

    pasta in a bowl with fresh basil and cheese

    Ingredients

    Here are the simple ingredients you will need for this recipe:

    • Olive Oil - always use good quality olive oil
    • Cremini Mushrooms - Creminis are mini portobello mushrooms. You want to slice them thinly, or buy pre-sliced baby Bella mushrooms.
    • Kosher Salt
    • Black Pepper
    • Garlic - minced
    • Red Pepper Flakes - for a bit of a kick
    • White Wine - any dry white wine will work! I used Sauvignon Blanc, but Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay would work as well.
    • Pasta - You can use any pasta shape. I used a fusili bucatini and it was delicious!
    • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • Fresh Basil
    • Grated Parmesan Cheese - for serving
    Easy Mushroom Pasta ingredients

    Directions

    Let's make this pasta dish together!

    Step 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. While water is coming to a boil, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 

    pasta in water

    Step 2

    Add mushrooms to the skillet and cook for five minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt, pepper, garlic, and red pepper flakes to the pan. Stir well. Add wine and stir. Let mushrooms for 5 more minutes, then reduce heat to low while pasta cooks. 

    mushrooms in a skillet with seasonings

    Step 3

    When your water is at a rolling boil, cook your pasta until al dente according to package directions. When the pasta is done, reserve one cup of pasta water. Strain and add cooked pasta to the pan. Mix well. Add pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time until the pasta is ‘saucy’. Transfer to a large serving bowl.

    mushrooms and wine in a skillet

    Step 4

    Drizzle remaining olive oil over the pasta. Top with fresh basil and parmesan and serve.

    Easy Mushroom Pasta in a skillet

    Expert Tips and Tricks

    Here are some expert tips to make this delicious recipe perfect.

    Reserve Pasta Water - Don't skip reserving pasta water! This step is crucial and helps bring the sauce together with the pasta. The starchy water is the key to a 'saucy' pasta dish!

    Complete the Meal - Complete the meal with an arugula salad and a glass of white wine!

    Utilize Leftovers - Use leftovers for meal prep. Add grilled chicken and a handful of spinach or arugula for a delicious prepared lunch for the entire family!

    fusilli in a bowl with basil

    Kitchen Equipment

    Here is some kitchen equipment you will need for this recipe. You can find all of these products on Amazon.

    Large Skillet - You'll want a high quality large skillet with enough room to make the sauce and add the pasta.

    Pasta Bowl - I love serving pasta in good quality pasta bowls. They're perfect for a variety of dishes, so they're super versatile!

    Fusilli Noodles - These are the noodles shown in the recipe - they are SO good! They might be hard to find in store, so I recommend buying online.

    pasta in a bowl with basil

    Recipe Substitutions/Variations

    Here are some common recipe substitutions and variations for this easy recipe.

    Creamy Sauce - You can make the sauce creamy by adding heavy cream, coconut milk, or milk to the sauce. 

    Mushroom Substitution - You can use any type of mushroom in this recipe. White buttons, oyster mushrooms, white mushrooms, porcini mushrooms, or wild mushrooms are all delicious in this simple pasta dish.

    Herb Variations - Fresh thyme, oregano, and rosemary are all delicious in this pasta dish! 

    Easy Mushroom Pasta

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What mushroom is best for pasta?

    A variety of mushrooms are delicious in pasta dishes. Cremini mushrooms are very popular because they are easy to find in grocery stores and have so much flavor.

    What is mushroom sauce made of?

    This mushroom sauce is made of mushrooms, olive oil, white wine, pasta water, garlic, and red pepper flakes.

    How long can you keep mushroom pasta?

    Mushroom pasta is good for 3-4 days when stores in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    Easy Mushroom Pasta

    Recipe Storage and Reheating

    Here are storage and reheating instructions for this recipe.

    Refrigerator Storage: Store in an airtight continuer and eat leftovers within 3-4 days.

    Freezer Storage: Freeze in a freezer-safe, airtight container and keep for up to 3 months. When you're ready to use, thaw in the refrigerator and reheat as instructed below.

    Reheating Instructions: The best way to reheat this recipe is to heat in a skillet with a little olive oil over low heat until warm.

    Other Recipes to Try

    • Spaghetti alla Nerano
    • Roasted Italian Cauliflower
    • Negroni Spritz
    • French Martini

    Easy Mushroom Pasta

    You'll love this Easy Mushroom Pasta! This easy pasta recipe comes together in under 25 minutes and is great for the whole family.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 382.42 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tsp olive oil
    • 16 oz crimini mushrooms sliced
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • ¼ cup dry white wine
    • 1 lb pasta
    • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    • fresh basil for serving
    • grated parmesan cheese for serving

    Instructions
     

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. While water is coming to a boil, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
    • Add mushrooms to the skillet and cook for five minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt, pepper, garlic, and red pepper flakes to the pan. Stir well. Add wine and stir.
    • Let mushrooms for 5 more minutes, then reduce heat to low while pasta cooks.
    • When your water is at a rolling boil, cook your pasta until al dente.
    • When the pasta is done, reserve one cup of pasta water. Strain and add pasta to the pan. Mix well. Add pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time until the pasta is ‘saucy’. Transfer to a large serving bowl.
    • Drizzle remaining olive oil over the pasta. Top with fresh basil and parmesan and serve.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jennifer L Steiner says

      August 20, 2019 at 1:21 am

      Looks delicious!!

      Reply
      • Tasting With Tina says

        August 20, 2019 at 8:42 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
    2. Marsha M says

      July 16, 2022 at 12:07 am

      5 stars
      I've never left a comment on a recipe before, but feel I must. This dish is absolutely divine! My timing was off on cooking the pasta, so my mushrooms were cooked too long. Nevertheless, the flavor was superb. Next time I will get it correct. I usually make the recipe once as written, but I'm just crazy for onion, so I added some. YUM!!! Thank you for this recipe, Tina. It is a keeper for sure!!

      Reply
      • Christina Musgrave says

        July 16, 2022 at 10:08 am

        Thanks so much Marsha, I'm so happy you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks so much for your review 🙂

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