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Creamy Mushroom Pasta

October 1, 2018 75 Comments

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

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.

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.

Well… it’s October 1st! I wouldn’t say September flew by, but I’m kinda shocked at how fast summer went. We got snow (seriously) a couple of days in September, and the whole month was pretty much a write-off weather-wise, so I feel like October owes us some warmer days. πŸ˜›

This easy creamy vegetarian mushroom pasta with white wine and lemon is an elegant and sophisticated dinner. It's fast, simple to make, and perfect for a weeknight meal or for entertaining!

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! πŸ˜‰

I used cremini mushrooms in this recipe, but white mushrooms or baby bellas would work well too.

Making this creamy vegetarian mushroom pasta is easy. You start by sautΓ©ing 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).

This perfectly creamy white wine mushroom pasta dish makes the most delicious vegetarian dinner! It's simple to make and ready in half an hour.

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 chicken bacon mushroom pasta or my vegan spinach and mushroom pasta.

This easy mushroom pasta recipe is loaded with good stuff: white wine, garlic, Dijon mustard, butter, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, and cream. It's simple to make and the sauce is ridiculously tasty.

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

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.
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Creamy Mushroom Pasta

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

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword creamy mushroom pasta
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Salt & Lavender

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

  1. Boil a large, salted pot of water for the pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions.Β 
  2. Meanwhile, add the butter and oil to a skillet over medium-high heat.Β 
  3. Add the mushrooms and garlic to the pan and sautΓ© for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until the mushrooms release most of their water and it's cooked off.
  4. Take the mushrooms out of the pan and set aside.
  5. Add the wine, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, flour, and Dijon mustard to the pan. Stir until it becomes a smooth paste.Β 
  6. Stir in the cream and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
  7. 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.
  8. Drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce along with the parsley and parmesan if using.Β 

Filed Under: Mains, Pasta, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Amanda p says

    November 20, 2019 at 5:17 PM

    Weird question, but do you leave the water in pan after removing mushrooms? I’m to that point right now.
    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      November 20, 2019 at 5:27 PM

      Hi! You can remove it if you want, but I usually just let it cook off.

      Reply
  2. CARO says

    October 24, 2019 at 3:30 PM

    5 stars
    Great vegetarian meal, that’s what I needed. The sauce has great flavor and all is easy to make

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      October 24, 2019 at 4:20 PM

      Wonderful!

      Reply
  3. Dawn says

    October 10, 2019 at 7:45 PM

    5 stars
    GREAT recipe! My husband and I both absolutely loved it. Such a simple recipe with fantastic results! Looking forward to trying the Taco Soup next!! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      October 10, 2019 at 8:02 PM

      Excellent… so happy you two enjoyed it! Let me know how the taco soup goes!

      Reply
  4. Daxxana X says

    October 9, 2019 at 8:36 PM

    5 stars
    Im on a dietary restriction i eliminated the garlic and olive oil and it was delicious. Thank you

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      October 9, 2019 at 9:27 PM

      So glad it worked out! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  5. HΓ©ctor says

    October 6, 2019 at 5:57 PM

    Just made the recipe and omg it was absolutely delicious!!! I think i let it reduce a bit too much or something because it was very very creamy but I used some pasta water to loosen it up and also bring in some more salt into the dish (im puertorrican so I’m very used to allot of salt in my food).

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      October 6, 2019 at 9:06 PM

      I am so happy you liked it!! I love salting my food moderately too! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  6. Doug says

    October 4, 2019 at 2:22 PM

    4 stars
    Love this recipe! I’ve also changed as I’ve done it a few times: I’ll add fresh sautΓ©ed spinach, as well as some sliced Asiago-spinach chicken sausage…so delish!

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      October 4, 2019 at 2:27 PM

      Sounds delicious, Doug!

      Reply
  7. Alisha Brock says

    September 23, 2019 at 6:03 PM

    5 stars
    Had some shitake mushrooms I picked up from the local Farmer’s Market and wanted to try something different. I am soo glad I came across this recipe..followed to the t and it came out amazing! So delicious I had to lick my plate clean.

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      September 23, 2019 at 7:55 PM

      Yay I am so happy to hear it, Alisha! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  8. Carla says

    September 23, 2019 at 4:21 PM

    I made this for meatless Monday. It’s delicious! I doubled the recipe, but I’m thinking next time I’ll triple the sauce and mushrooms.

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      September 23, 2019 at 7:56 PM

      So happy you liked it, Carla! Thank you!

      Reply
  9. Dan says

    September 8, 2019 at 8:13 PM

    4 stars
    Good directions.
    Adding the flour to hot liquid is always a bit difficult.
    If anything, their needs to be more mushroom. The receipe worked, but was slightly off balance (too creamy, no acidity to cut through).

    A little bland, but could have been me with not enough salt and pepper.

    Reply
  10. Brianna says

    August 28, 2019 at 6:49 PM

    5 stars
    Made this for my little sisters and they did not hesitate to go for seconds. Was hesitant with some of the ingredients since I’ve never cooked with them before but every thing turned out perfect πŸ’•

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      August 29, 2019 at 9:44 AM

      So happy to hear it!! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  11. Darren says

    August 22, 2019 at 12:35 PM

    5 stars
    Made this tonight with a friend! Both couldn’t stop raving about it and she was dying to know where I found the recipe! Two happy newcomers πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      August 22, 2019 at 12:52 PM

      Aww that’s wonderful to hear, Darren! So glad you guys liked it. Thanks for letting me know!

      Reply
  12. Dawn says

    August 22, 2019 at 3:38 AM

    5 stars
    This was really really good! Next time am going to add other veggies too like onion and spinach.

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      August 22, 2019 at 8:28 AM

      Awesome!! So glad you liked it!

      Reply
  13. Michelle says

    August 7, 2019 at 5:53 PM

    Hi! I want to make your wonderful looking pasta dish but was wondering if you ever made the sauce in advance and then reheated it to add to the pasta? I can cook the pasta the same day but need to have the sauce completed a day earlier. Will that be a problem?

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      August 7, 2019 at 6:44 PM

      Hi Michelle! Hmm I haven’t tried that. I think if you reheat it slowly on a low heat then it should probably be ok. Let me know how it goes!

      Reply
  14. Erica Macaalay says

    July 18, 2019 at 6:21 PM

    5 stars
    So good! And im not a fan of mushrooms! I just tripled the recipe so we can have leftovers 🀣 Turned out amazing! Thank you for saving dinner tonight πŸ™ŒπŸΌ

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      July 19, 2019 at 8:28 PM

      That’s so great! Thanks for your sweet comment, Erica!

      Reply
  15. Rebecca says

    June 8, 2019 at 9:59 AM

    Can you make this without flour? We have everything but the flour and I would like to make this for dinner tonight. We’re in England, so in the next 2-3 hours. Thanks in advance!!

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      June 8, 2019 at 1:29 PM

      Hi Rebecca! Sorry – I may be a little late replying to your comment. Just saw it (had a busy morning). You could make it without the flour, but the flour does help thicken the sauce so you may need to cook it a bit longer to reduce the cream.

      Reply
      • HΓ©ctor says

        October 3, 2019 at 9:55 PM

        Does the butter have to be unsalted or does it not matter? So excited to try the recipe, never eat mushrooms! Pasta is one of those dishes that slowly bring certain ingredients to my regular diet and i just want to make sure i get this right.

        Reply
        • Natasha says

          October 4, 2019 at 10:29 AM

          Hi! If you use salted butter, you won’t have to add as much salt at the end (if any). I typically use unsalted butter just to better control how much salt I put in a dish. Let me know how this recipe goes. πŸ™‚

          Reply
  16. Rachael says

    May 18, 2019 at 12:46 PM

    This was so quick easy to make and absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing 😊

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      May 18, 2019 at 2:29 PM

      So glad you liked it, Rachael! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  17. Rachael says

    May 5, 2019 at 8:12 PM

    I made this tonight. I had to substitute the white wine and the mustard (just used mustard seed). I think my substitutions might have thrown off the recipe because it tasted more tangy than hearty. I might try to omit the lemon juice next time too.

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      May 5, 2019 at 10:16 PM

      Hi! Yeah, that’s definitely altering the recipe a lot. I don’t recall this recipe being tangy at all. The lemon just adds a little bit of freshness, but let me know if you do make it again. ☺️

      Reply
  18. Michelle says

    May 3, 2019 at 6:09 PM

    5 stars
    Fourth time making this recipe tonight, we are not vegetarians but we love this pasta… and finishing off the rest of the bottle of wine!

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      May 3, 2019 at 7:08 PM

      That is awesome!! Finishing off the bottle makes for a perfect Friday night! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  19. Aisha says

    April 18, 2019 at 7:07 AM

    what can i substitute for white wine?

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      April 18, 2019 at 8:42 AM

      Try chicken broth πŸ™‚

      Reply
  20. Jeniffer says

    March 23, 2019 at 4:17 PM

    Can I substitute cream for soy milk

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      March 23, 2019 at 4:43 PM

      You could try, but the sauce will end up thinner, and I haven’t tested it so I’m unsure of results. Do let me know how it goes! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  21. Sophie says

    February 6, 2019 at 5:39 PM

    5 stars
    So good I’ve made in twice in a week. My fiancΓ© is obsessed! I double the recipe and pack the extra for his lunches at work and he’s so happy! Thank you for a great recipe, I’ll be making this for many years to come πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      February 9, 2019 at 8:29 PM

      Soo happy to hear that! πŸ€—β€οΈ

      Reply
  22. Freya says

    February 4, 2019 at 11:05 AM

    5 stars
    Lovely recipe, I added some edamame beans for protein and it was delicious!

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      February 4, 2019 at 7:00 PM

      So glad you liked it!

      Reply
  23. Becka says

    December 2, 2018 at 11:02 PM

    5 stars
    I just came across your Instagram page and thought this pasta looked BOMB. As I read your blog posts and saw “we had snow in September” I thought to myself “she’s gotta be from Alberta”. Sure enough I find that you’re in Edmonton! Stoked to support a fellow Albertan. Can’t wait to make this and so many others I’ve favourited πŸ’•

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      December 3, 2018 at 8:18 PM

      Hahaha your comment made me laugh. So nice to have another Albertan on here! Hope you like the recipes, Becka! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  24. Maria Grana says

    November 26, 2018 at 3:01 PM

    Can I add Italian sausage? I love it as it is, but my son asked β€œwhat’s the meat?”

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      November 26, 2018 at 4:56 PM

      Sure! I think that would be delicious.

      Reply
  25. Azrah says

    November 17, 2018 at 11:20 PM

    5 stars
    This recipe turned out FANTASTIC! my partner who is NOT a pasta person also fell in love with this recipe. Thanks a million!

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      November 18, 2018 at 6:58 PM

      So happy to hear it!! Thanks for letting me know. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  26. Rlh says

    November 15, 2018 at 11:25 AM

    When do you use the flour? Did I miss it?

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      November 15, 2018 at 2:06 PM

      Step 5. No worries! 😊

      Reply
  27. Darryl R Morris says

    October 12, 2018 at 2:52 PM

    5 stars
    I just made this, and it’s very easy and tasty! I’ll make this pasta on a regular basis from now on, and I’ll try your grilled eggplant and spinach salad this weekend. Thanks!!!

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      October 14, 2018 at 5:52 PM

      Yay! So happy you liked it, Darryl! Hope you enjoy the salad. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  28. Del Davies says

    October 7, 2018 at 11:30 AM

    Sounds delish. Will let you know how it was received. D

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      October 7, 2018 at 6:57 PM

      Thanks, let me know! πŸ™‚

      Reply
    • Pam says

      May 31, 2019 at 1:44 AM

      Can the cream be substituted by something less fattening?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        May 31, 2019 at 8:21 AM

        Hi Pam! You could try milk or half-and-half, but then the sauce won’t thicken as much unless you do a bit of tinkering (i.e. cook it a bit longer, cook the pasta in the sauce for a bit, or add more flour or some cornstarch). There’s also a danger in milk or cream curdling. I use cream because it’s easy to work with (less likely to curdle) and has a richer flavor, but I understand the calories thing. I usually only make creamy pastas like this when I’m ok with having a “cheat” meal since it is pretty decadent.

        Reply
  29. Matt Robinson says

    October 3, 2018 at 1:37 PM

    What an awesome and easy to make weeknight dinner idea!

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      October 4, 2018 at 9:26 AM

      Thanks so much, Matt!

      Reply
  30. Mary Ann | The Beachhousekitchen says

    October 2, 2018 at 7:42 PM

    5 stars
    I think even Tom could make this one for me Natasha! It looks like it needs to be a regular around here! Tom and I would both love it!

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      October 2, 2018 at 8:27 PM

      Haha I agree! Thanks, Mary Ann! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  31. carmy says

    October 2, 2018 at 3:35 PM

    5 stars
    I just sent this to my partner and told him to get cooking haha. Looks AMAZING!

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      October 2, 2018 at 7:17 PM

      Haha that’s great!! I hope he makes it for you. πŸ˜‰

      Reply
      • Mishelle says

        July 8, 2019 at 5:02 PM

        Can I add vegetables and tuna to make a creamy tuna noodle casserole?

        Reply
        • Natasha says

          July 8, 2019 at 5:54 PM

          Hi! You could try, but I haven’t tested those additions, so use your best judgment. Let me know how it goes!

          Reply
  32. Laurie says

    October 1, 2018 at 9:54 AM

    Hello! This looks amazing! Sorry but how much cream does this recipe call for? Thank you πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      October 1, 2018 at 10:24 AM

      So sorry! Just updated it.

      Reply
  33. Shirley says

    October 1, 2018 at 9:53 AM

    How much cream?

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      October 1, 2018 at 10:25 AM

      Oops! Just updated the recipe. Sorry about that. Can’t believe I missed it even with proofreading.

      Reply
  34. Natasha's Sister says

    October 1, 2018 at 9:07 AM

    5 stars
    Since I have a cold, I think this would really make me feel better. Bring me some now.

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      October 1, 2018 at 10:25 AM

      No.

      Reply
      • Grace Dahlman says

        July 9, 2019 at 7:33 PM

        5 stars
        So delicious!!! I substituted the wine with vinegar and added chicken and it was so flavorful!!! Definitely will make this again🀀

        Reply
        • Natasha says

          July 9, 2019 at 9:28 PM

          Yay! So glad you liked it!

          Reply

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