30-Minute Creamy Mushroom and Thyme Pasta
Indulge in a bowl of 30-Minute Creamy Mushroom and Thyme Pasta, where silky pasta meets a rich, velvety sauce infused with earthy mushrooms and fragrant thyme. Perfect for busy weeknights, this comforting dish delivers gourmet flavor in just half an hour. The irresistible aroma fills your kitchen as you whip up this easy meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté sliced mushrooms until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Add minced garlic and thyme to the skillet; sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream while stirring gently; let it simmer for about 3 minutes to thicken.
- Combine cooked pasta with the creamy mushroom sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed. Stir in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra thyme leaves and Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or sautéed spinach. To enhance flavor, finish with a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.