Creamy Mushroom Sauce Pasta

This creamy mushroom sauce pasta recipe is rich, comforting, and easy to prepare. If you're wondering how to make mushroom sauce pasta or looking for a reliable creamy mushroom pasta sauce recipe, this dish delivers flavor and texture in every bite.

Prep Time: 6 minutes

Cook Time: 19 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 1 pound dry pappardelle pasta

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• ½ yellow onion, minced

• 1 clove garlic, crushed

• 8 ounces crimini mushrooms (stems minced, caps quartered)

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ½ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (plus more for serving)

• 1–2 droppers Lion’s Mane Mushroom Tincture

Instructions

Cook the Pasta

• Fill a large pot with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Cook the pappardelle according to package instructions.
• Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

Make the Mushroom Sauce

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add onion, garlic, and the minced mushroom stems. Cook for about 4 minutes until softened.
• Add the mushroom caps, pour in the cream, and season with salt and pepper.
• Simmer for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally. This step shows how to make a mushroom sauce for pasta that's rich and creamy.

Combine Pasta and Sauce

• Stir in the grated cheese and cooked pasta until fully coated.
• If the sauce is too thick, mix in a bit of the reserved pasta water for the perfect consistency.

Serve

Plate the pasta in creamy mushroom sauce and garnish with extra Parmigiano Reggiano.