Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta – easy weeknight dinner idea in just 30 minutes!
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.
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.
- 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
- Cook pasta according to instructions on the box. Drain, keep warm.
- In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Add mushrooms and garlic and sautee for 2 to 3 minutes, until cooked.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together half and half, milk and cornstarch.
- 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.
- Add pasta to the sauce and gently stir together.
- Serve, garnished with chopped cilantro and slices of focaccia.
This recipe makes 2 cups of sauce that can be used for other dishes, like baked pasta.
PS: I updated two posts with new photos: Fluffy Whole Wheat Pancakes and Cinnamon Roll Cake (now with step-by-step photos!). Check them out!
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.💟
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!
CrunchyCreamySw says
Hi Elaine! Thank you so much for letting me know! Your comment just made my day!! Thank you!
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!
Candice says
Thanks, Anna! It’ll be fine if I have leftovers cause we can always bring it for lunch the next day to work. =)
Can’t wait to try this!
CrunchyCreamySw says
I agree! Let me know how you like it, Candice!
Candice says
Hi Anna,
The hubby made this pasta for me for Valentine’s Day. It was delicious. Thanks for sharing a delicious recipe! =)
CrunchyCreamySw says
Awww, how sweet! I love it! Thank you so much for letting me know, Candice! I am so glad you guys enjoyed it!
CrunchyCreamySw says
Hi Teri! That’s fantastic! Let me know what you think about the recipe! Have fun!
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!
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!
Curry and Comfort says
Loving your savory recipes…. looks like a dish of comfort food.
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
Wow this looks amazing! Homemade pasta sauces are so good, I don’t make them enough!
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 🙂
CrunchyCreamySw says
Yay! That’s fantastic, Joyti! Let me know what you think!
ItsJoelen says
Ooh, I’m a big mushroom fan and this looks awesome. Thank you for sharing!
CrunchyCreamySw says
Thank you, Joelen!!
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!
CrunchyCreamySw says
That’s exactly why I love it too! Thanks, Toni!!
sally 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.
CrunchyCreamySw says
I absolutely agree. Pasta is a must right now! Thanks, Sally!
Colette says
Oh, yum. So comforting. My hubby got me a pasta machine. So now I can make this extra-fresh!
CrunchyCreamySw says
Oooo! How fabulous!
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 🙂
CrunchyCreamySw says
🙂 Maybe this one will change their mind. Thanks, Jessica!