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Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta – easy weeknight dinner idea in just 30 minutes!

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So, yes. My first dinner idea post. I hope you like it! It’s a huge hit in our family!

I have been testing and devouring pasta dishes for the past couple of weeks and those that became family favorites and were especially kid-approved, I decided to share with you. Because we all need easy and delicious dinner recipes! I absolutely love creamy pasta dishes! And mushrooms! And garlic! Put those together and dinner is ready!

As you can see, I paired this pasta with my One-Hour Skillet Focaccia (the most popular recipe on the blog) and we had one fabulous meal. This is a vegetarian version but you could easily add cooked chicken to this dish.

 

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Creamy pasta dish is perfect for a chilly winter day. The sauce is really easy to make so there is no excuse to buy it in the store! I made this same sauce but instead of mushrooms, I used spinach and it was great!

I hope you will try this easy weeknight meal idea along with my easy focaccia. If you do, please let me know!

Please, read the instructions before making the sauce. It is important, as you need to watch it and stir it constantly.

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Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 
Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta – easy weeknight dinner idea in just 30 minutes! Recipe source: Crunchy Creamy Sweet blog.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pasta
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 372 kcal
Author: Anna
Ingredients
  • 6 oz . dried linguine pasta
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 c sliced mushrooms about 4 medium mushrooms
  • 1 c half and half
  • 1 c milk
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 3 Tbsp of butter
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Instructions
  1. Cook pasta according to instructions on the box. Drain, keep warm.
  2. In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
  3. Add mushrooms and garlic and sautee for 2 to 3 minutes, until cooked.
  4. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together half and half, milk and cornstarch.
  5. Add the milk mixture to the saucepan, about 1/4 of a cup at a time, whisking after each addition until the sauce thickens (add 1/4 c to the saucepan, stir until thickens, add another 1/4 of a cup and stir until thickens, repeat). After you added all the milk mixture, cook the sauce stirring for 1 more minute. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter and stir until melted. Cool slightly, taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  6. Add pasta to the sauce and gently stir together.
  7. Serve, garnished with chopped cilantro and slices of focaccia.
Recipe Notes

This recipe makes 2 cups of sauce that can be used for other dishes, like baked pasta.

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 51mg17%
Sodium 131mg6%
Potassium 330mg9%
Carbohydrates 42g14%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 580IU12%
Vitamin C 1.5mg2%
Calcium 147mg15%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  1. Robin says

    Wow. I can’t believe I randomly found your site and this awesome recipe. Made it last night and it was fabulous. Grazie Grazie Grazie. Robin Love.💟

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  2. Elaine says

    Made this along with the skillet bread a few nights ago and it was a big hit with everyone (all 6 of us) male, female, 3 to 53 year olds!

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  3. CrunchyCreamySw says

    Hi Candice! If you want to make it for 5 people, I would increase the ingredients by half. This recipes makes 4 servings so you may have some leftover but I doubt it because it’s too good! 🙂 Let me know how it goes and if you need anything else!

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  5. Nancy says

    Anna, you’re killing it with the savoury recipes in January. Every single post has had me drooling. I love creamy pastas soooo much – I don’t make them at home but every time I go out for Italian, it’s what I order. I love how this is healthier than the full fat versions in restaurants. I’m definitely going to add this to my dinner repertoire!

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  6. Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says

    Oh, how I adore pasta! I’ve been craving it all winter…it’s such a comfort food. Your pasta dish looks divine, Anna! Thanks for sharing and have a great week!

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  9. Joyti says

    I love creamy pasta dishes too. And mushrooms! And garlic! And your dish looks really delicious. So delicious that I am in fact thinking of making this for dinner tonight – since I have to go the grocery store and wanted to pick up some mushrooms anyway 🙂

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  11. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

    Oh my Anna! I love how simple the ingredients are for this pasta and the texture of the sauce is beautiful! A perfect cold weather, comfort food dish!

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  12. sallys baking addiction says

    I’m sure as heck happy you shared this pasta dish with us! It looks amazing Anna. Such an easy, comforting meal during these chilly months.

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  14. Jessica says

    Mmm, this looks so good! I love creamy pastas but my husband and son don’t , boo! I may just have to make it all for myself 🙂

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