Best 8 Easy Mushroom Sauce For Pasta Recipes

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Cooking "easy mushroom sauce for pasta" at home can be a quick, easy and delightful culinary experience. Whether you're a novice cook or an experienced chef, creating a flavorful and creamy mushroom sauce to complement your favorite pasta is not just rewarding but also a fantastic way to add variety to your meals. This article will guide you through the process of making a deliciously rich, yet simple homemade mushroom sauce that will transform your pasta dish into a mouthwatering delicacy. Discover how a few basic ingredients and some easy-to-follow steps can elevate your pasta to a new level of taste and enjoyment.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PASTA WITH CREAMY MUSHROOM SAUCE



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Rather than tossing mushrooms into your next pasta, infuse them directly into your sauce with this versatile recipe from Bell'Alimento.

Provided by Paula of bell'alimento

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound pappardelle pasta
salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 onion, minced
1 clove garlic, smashed
8 ounces whole baby bella mushrooms, stems removed and minced, mushroom caps quartered
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Place a large pot of generously salted water onto boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water. Drain pasta. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet heat oil and butter over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and minced mushroom stems. Cook for approximately 5-6 until softened. Stir as necessary.
  • Add mushroom caps, cream and season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking additional 4-5 minutes.
  • Add cheese and drained pasta. Stir to combine. If sauce is too thick add some of the reserved pasta water.
  • Garnish with additional cheese if desired.

QUICK & EASY MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE WITH PASTA



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So fast its ready by the time the water boils and pasta cooks. This is a very tasty cream sauce that isn't murder on the waistline. Its amazingly customizable with adding in fresh veggies, coooked shrimp or chicken... sure to be a regular on your busy weeknight menus.

Provided by Meghan

Categories     Weeknight

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can low-fat cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
1/2 cup chicken broth or 1/2 cup white wine
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated (even the powdery kind is fine)

Steps:

  • Set water for cooking pasta on to boil. Cook pasta for time indicated on box, drain.
  • While boiling water and cooking pasta, bring olive oil to heat over medium high in sauce pan.
  • Add in onion, sautee for 5 minutes or until soft, add in garlic and continue to sautee for 2 more minutes.
  • Stir in sour cream, can of soup, broth (or wine), worchestershire and pepper, stir until smooth. Reduce heat to medium and bring to simmer.
  • When sauce is thickened to your liking, stir in parmesan cheese then combine with the cooked, drained pasta.

MUSHROOM PASTA SAUCE



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This creamy mushroom pasta sauce has an earthy flavor that tastes delicious served over pasta, chicken or pork. I like to add bottled sherry sauce and black truffle oil when I have them on hand. -Francine Lizotte, Surrey, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1/2 pound sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup unsalted chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions. , In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until mushrooms are tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in wine. Cook and stir until reduced by half. Stir in cream, stock, sherry, rosemary, basil, thyme, salt, pepper and cayenne. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 15-20 minutes. Drain fettuccine. Serve sauce over pasta. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 705 calories, Fat 51g fat (32g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

CREAMY MUSHROOM PASTA



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Make this creamy mushroom pasta dish on days when you need a big bowl of comfort. Cream, parmesan, white wine, lemon zest and parsley make this a rich and flavourful dinner

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Pasta, Supper

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 onion , finely chopped
250g button chestnut mushroom , sliced
1 garlic clove , finely grated
100ml dry white wine
200ml double cream
1 lemon , zest only
200g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), grated, plus extra to serve
300g tagliatelle or linguini
½ small bunch parsley , finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil and butter in a medium saucepan. Fry the onion over a low heat for 10 mins or until softened and translucent.
  • Add the mushrooms and cook for 10 mins over a medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 2 mins. Add the wine and bring to a simmer, reduce the liquid by half.
  • Add the double cream and bring to a simmer, then add the lemon zest and parmesan. Season with salt and plenty of black pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta following pack instructions. Reserve 100ml of the pasta water. Toss the pasta in the pan with the creamy sauce and enough of the reserved water to loosen. Stir through the parsley, divide into bowls and top with extra cheese, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 681 calories, Fat 51 grams fat, SaturatedFat 29 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

PASTA WITH MUSHROOM GARLIC SAUCE



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This recipe is for garlic lovers.It is a quick easy meal when you are rushed and want some comfort food

Provided by Bergy

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb linguine, cooked ala dente,drain
6 tablespoons butter
10 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • In a skillet melt 2 tbsp Butter.
  • Add garlic, allow to brown, then add mushrooms, basil, Salt& Pepper.
  • Cook until the mushrooms are just tender.
  • Add remaining butter and olive oil.
  • Stir and remove from heat.
  • When Pasta is cooked reheat the sauce add parsley.
  • Mix with Pasta and enjoy.

MUSHROOM PASTA SAUCE



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When Louise Graybiel is out of spaghetti sauce and doesn't have time to make it from scratch, she relies on this easy recipe that makes the most of canned items. "It has a sweet taste that kids enjoy," says the Toronto, Ontario cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield about 7 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (110-3/4 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
2 cans (7 ounces each) pizza sauce
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes; cool. Transfer to freezer bags or containers. Freeze for up to 3 months. , To use frozen sauce: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

PASTA WITH WILD MUSHROOM SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 sprig marjoram, plus more for garnish
1/2 pound assorted wild mushrooms (golden chanterelle, shiitake, cremini, oyster, porcini, etc.), trimmed and sliced
1 cup Mushroom Stock, recipe follows
1 cup heavy cream
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound bucatini
Grated Parmesan
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup mushroom trimmings, stems, or pieces

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot, bring salted water to a boil.
  • In a large saute pan, over high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 1 minute, just until beginning to turn translucent. Add the marjoram and saute 1 more minute. Add the mushrooms and saute until they begin to brown and release their liquid, about 5 minutes. Add the Mushroom Stock and reduce 5 minutes. Add the cream and reduce about 5 minutes, or until the sauce begins to thicken. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
  • Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and quickly toss with mushroom sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Divide onto serving plates and serve immediately garnished with marjoram sprigs.
  • Combine the chicken stock and mushrooms in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half. Strain.

CREAMY MUSHROOM SAUCE FOR PASTA



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Creamy mushroom sauce for pasta, steak, or chicken.

Provided by andsha

Categories     Creamy Pasta Sauce

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms
2 cups hot water, or as needed
1 stick butter
¼ cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
⅔ cup heavy cream
⅔ cup dry white wine
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place porcini mushrooms in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let soak until plumped up, about 30 minutes.
  • Pour mushrooms and soaking liquid into a coffee filter or fine mesh sieve set over a bowl. Save soaking liquid for sauce. Rinse rehydrated mushrooms well to remove any grit, then coarsely chop.
  • Add butter to a large, nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. When butter has melted, add parsley and garlic; stir to combine. Stir in chopped mushrooms. Moisten the mixture with a few tablespoons reserved soaking water. Cook, stirring a few times, until the moisture has largely evaporated, about 5 minutes.
  • Add cream and wine and stir to combine. Cook at barely a simmer until liquid has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 115.3 mg, Fat 38.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 23.8 g, Sodium 192 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

Tips:

  • To enhance the umami flavor of your sauce, use a combination of fresh and dried mushrooms.
  • Sauté the mushrooms over medium-high heat to allow them to brown and release their juices.
  • Use a splash of white wine or broth to deglaze the pan and add depth of flavor to the sauce.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and herbs such as thyme, oregano, or rosemary.
  • Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta, such as spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne.
  • Garnish the pasta with grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, or toasted breadcrumbs.

Conclusion:

With its rich, earthy flavor and creamy texture, mushroom sauce is a versatile and delicious addition to any pasta dish. Whether you're using fresh, dried, or a combination of both, this sauce is sure to impress your taste buds. So next time you're looking for an easy and flavorful pasta sauce, give mushroom sauce a try!

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