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Creamy Mushroom Pasta

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This creamy mushroom pasta recipe makes a delicious vegetarian weeknight dinner! Ready in about 30 minutes.

close-up of creamy mushroom pasta with white wine, butter, lemon juice, and cremini mushrooms in a white bowl

I really love the nicely balanced flavors in this vegetarian mushroom pasta sauce. Yes, it's creamy, but the lemon juice and touch of Dijon mustard really brighten the sauce.

Since there's no meat in this dish, and you can skip the parmesan cheese if you wish, I'd say it's just decadent enough without being too much.

white bowl with creamy vegetarian mushroom pasta and a fork

This easy mushroom pasta recipe is good enough for company, so if you're not sure what to serve at a vegetarian dinner party, here's an idea! 😉 I used cremini mushrooms in this recipe, but white mushrooms or baby bellas would work well too.

How to make creamy mushroom pasta

Making this creamy vegetarian mushroom pasta is easy. You start by sautéing the mushrooms with some oil, butter, and garlic. After a few minutes, take them out of the pan temporarily. You then make a quick pan sauce with the lemon juice, white wine, seasoning, flour, Dijon mustard, and cream, and then add the mushrooms back in. Finish off by tossing the delicious sauce with your pasta of choice. That mushroom white wine sauce is so tasty.

Pro tip: Don't consume alcohol? Replace the white wine with chicken broth (or veg broth if you're vegetarian).

close-up of vegetarian creamy white wine mushroom pasta in a white bowl

I love the mushrooms + cream combo. I have a pretty recent recipe for creamy garlic mushrooms that you should definitely check out if you feel the same way!

Love mushroom pasta recipes? You may also like my garlic butter mushroom pasta or this bacon and mushroom pasta.

easy mushroom pasta in a white bowl beside a cloth napkin

Will you give this easy creamy mushroom pasta a go? I highly recommend it! 🙂

Let me know if you have any questions in the comments below.

This creamy mushroom pasta recipe has plenty of garlic, white wine, butter, lemon juice, and cremini mushrooms. A delicious vegetarian entree that's perfect for dinner parties.

Creamy Mushroom Pasta

This creamy mushroom pasta recipe makes a delicious vegetarian weeknight dinner! Ready in about 30 minutes.
4.89 from 45 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 497 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 8 ounces uncooked pasta (I like fettuccine or linguine)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 7 ounces mushrooms (I used cremini mushrooms) sliced thin
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 2 dashes Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped, to taste
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese to taste (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Boil a large, salted pot of water for the pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions. 
  • Meanwhile, add the butter and oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. 
  • Add the mushrooms and garlic to the pan and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until the mushrooms release most of their water and it's cooked off.
  • Take the mushrooms out of the pan and set aside.
  • Add the wine, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, flour, and Dijon mustard to the pan. Stir until it becomes a smooth paste. 
  • Stir in the cream and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
  • Add the mushrooms back into the pan. Reduce the heat and cook for a few more minutes until the sauce has thickened up a bit. Season sauce with salt & pepper as needed.
  • Drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce along with the parsley and parmesan if using. 

Notes

  • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition

Calories: 497kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 11gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 71mgPotassium: 435mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1006IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 2mg
Keyword creamy mushroom pasta
Author Natasha Bull
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  2. Maggie says

    5 stars
    Just made this tonight! I used medium shells cuz that’s all I had BUT it was amazing! Perfect recipe! Thank you!

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  3. gabriella says

    5 stars
    This recipe was easy to make vegan, i just replaced the butter with coconut oil and the cream with oat cream and voila, a delicious vegan mushroom pasta dinner! I didn't have any lemons so replaced the lemon juice with same quantity apple cider vinegar and it worked well, as we didnt taste any weird vinegary-ness or anything like that. I love how fast it to make, thank you for sharing this recipe!

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  4. Mascha says

    5 stars
    So yummie! 😍😋🏆🏆🏆

    About a vegan version... I tried with peanut paste, sesame paste and a bit of water. The mustard will act as an emulgator, so perhaps you should try a less intense mustard. And add an extra spoon of lemon juice to compensate the Asian touch. Blend everything before adding it to the pan, and stir regularly!

    Again, thank you so much for your delicious inspo! ❤️

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  5. lyss says

    5 stars
    sooo good!! I added some chicken to it as well. husband loved it too and said it tasted like it came from a restaurant! 😍 thank you for this amazing recipe!

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  7. Christine says

    Easy and delicious weeknight dinner. 30 minutes start to finish. We added some leftover cooked chicken and increased the seasonings to taste. Fabulous! Next time more mushrooms and maybe some peas.

    Really enjoy your site. Thank you!

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    • Natasha says

      Awesome!! I'm so glad you liked it and were able to tweak it based on what you had on hand. Thank you for taking the time to write me a comment! 😀

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  10. Diane says

    5 stars
    This was really simple and delicious. I’ve made so many mushroom cream sauces. Was looking for something new. This one was over the top with the little pinch of Dijon mustard and lemon. Can’t even taste it no just added some depth to the flavor. Fantastic idea! Thank you for sharing.

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    • Natasha says

      I have no idea... that would be an entirely different recipe that has to be tested. Maybe make a cashew cream and use nutritional yeast as a starting point?

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  14. Julie says

    Made this tonight. My hubby is picky. He loved it.
    Try it ...I have been craving mushrooms
    ...so next time I’ll add even more.
    I used just the common white mushrooms ...
    Delicious !!! 5 stars ❤️

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  17. Pam Copenhaver says

    5 stars
    Oh my, this was so good. We used Black Pearl Oyster Mushrooms and loved them. The sauce is delicious. I think it's the Dijon that gives it such a wonderful taste.

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  18. Christine from My Epicurean Adventures says

    5 stars
    This dish was DELICIOUS and it was super easy to make. Thanks for the great recipe - I'll certainly be making this again soon!

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  20. Pat says

    5 stars
    My husband was from Italy and was the cook in the family (unless he wanted Cajun, then I cooked). He used to make a dish similar to this but he would add sweet peas. Soooo delicious. I really miss his cooking.

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