Western
Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Golden mushrooms in a garlic-cream sauce clinging to pasta with parmesan — a 20-minute weeknight bowl that tastes indulgent.
About this recipe
Creamy Mushroom Pasta is a western lunch for 2 that is built around one boiling pot — easy to scale and hard to overthink., and it takes around 20 min start to finish. We sized it for a small household and ranked it on OneToCook by how much of it you already have in the fridge.
Good to know
* Dietary flags are derived from the listed ingredients — always check labels and your own needs for allergens.
Ingredients
- 200g pasta
- 200g, sliced mushroom
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 100ml cream buy
- 3 tbsp parmesan buy
- small handful parsley buy
Equipment
Method
- 1
Boil the pasta in salted water; reserve a cup of the water before draining.
~9 min
- 2
Fry the mushrooms in butter until golden, 5 min; add garlic and cook 1 min.
~6 min
- 3
Pour in cream and a splash of pasta water, add the pasta and parmesan, and toss to a silky sauce; finish with pepper and parsley.
~3 min
Smart swaps
Out of something? Try one of these.
- Garlic
- garlic powder (¼ tsp per clove) at a push.
- Parmesan
- pecorino, grana padano, or a little extra salt + nutritional yeast.
- Butter
- neutral oil or olive oil 1:1 (for frying); the dish just loses a little richness.
Cook's notes
- Smash each clove with the flat of your knife first — the skin slips off and it minces in seconds. How to mince garlic →
Storage & leftovers
Cool, then store airtight in the fridge for up to 2–3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout; add a splash of water if it has dried out.
Frequently asked
How long does Creamy Mushroom Pasta take to make? +
Around 20 min from start to finish, almost all of it hands-on.
How many people does this recipe serve? +
As written it serves 2. To cook for 4, roughly multiply the ingredients — but cook in batches if the pan gets crowded, so things sear instead of steaming.
What equipment do I need? +
You’ll want: induction hob, pot. OneToCook only suggests recipes that fit the equipment you tell it you have, so you can filter these out if your kitchen is more minimal.
What can I use if I'm missing an ingredient? +
Common swaps for this dish: Garlic → garlic powder (¼ tsp per clove) at a push; Parmesan → pecorino, grana padano, or a little extra salt + nutritional yeast; Butter → neutral oil or olive oil 1:1 (for frying); the dish just loses a little richness. See the full list of smart swaps above.
Can I make Creamy Mushroom Pasta ahead of time? +
Cool, then store airtight in the fridge for up to 2–3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout; add a splash of water if it has dried out.
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