Description
A creamy mushroom pasta dish that’s versatile and can be adapted for various dietary preferences, featuring your choice of mushrooms in a rich, flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces pasta of choice (regular or gluten-free)
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for vegan)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan)
- 1 cup vegetable or mushroom broth
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional protein add-ins (white beans, tofu, chicken, or shrimp)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, being especially careful with timing if using gluten-free pasta.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add mushrooms and sauté until golden brown.
- Add garlic and thyme, cooking until fragrant.
- Pour in broth and cream, simmer until slightly reduced.
- Add Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast, stirring until sauce thickens.
- Combine with cooked pasta and any additional protein if desired.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.
Notes
- For gluten-free version, reduce liquid slightly and monitor pasta cooking time carefully.
- Any variety of mushrooms can be used – try mixing different types for more complex flavor.
- For vegan version, use coconut cream and nutritional yeast as substitutes.
- Add protein of choice to make it more filling.
- If sauce is too watery, simmer uncovered or add cornstarch slurry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: creamy mushroom pasta, vegetarian pasta, gluten-free option, vegan option, mushroom sauce
