Name: One Pot Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 12 ounces cremini mushrooms; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion; 1 tsp kosher salt; 3 large cloves garlic; 0.5 cup white wine; 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth; 0.5 cup water; 1 lb dry short pasta; 0.5 cup heavy cream; 0.25 cup parmesan; black pepper; Handful flat leaf parsley

Umami-filled dreams are made of this One Pot Creamy Mushroom Pasta! This rich, easy-to-make vegetarian dish is top tier comfort food status that’s packed with flavor and comes together in just one pot, perfect for a weeknight meal!

Pasta

55 m

American

Project Meal Plan

June 10, 2026

Projectmealplan.com

From the Cook

1/3

One Pot Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Project Meal Plan Verified

Projectmealplan.com

Ingredients

Warning0 allergens identified

One Pot Creamy Mushroom Pasta

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

12 ounces cremini mushrooms

1 tbsp olive oil

1 yellow onion

1 tsp kosher saltplus more to taste

3 large cloves garlic

½ cup white wine

4 cups low sodium vegetable broth

½ cup water

1 lb dry short pastasuch as campanelle or rigatoni

½ cup heavy cream

¼ cup parmesan

black pepper

Handful flat leaf parsley

Instructions

Visit Blog

Instructions

Melt the butter (2 tablespoons) in a large, heavy bottomed, lidded saucepan or Dutch oven over a medium high heat. Once the butter is starting to froth, add the mushrooms (12 ounces, thickly sliced) and cook for 6-8 minutes until they’re just starting to color.

Add the olive oil (1 tablespoon) and onions (1 large, thinly sliced) along with a generous pinch of salt (~1/2 teaspoon). Cook for another 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and slightly golden, turning the heat down if needed if they start to burn. Once they’re done, stir in the garlic (3 cloves, minced) and cook for one more minute until aromatic.

Add the white wine (1/2 cup) a heavy splash at a time and use your wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pot as the alcohol cooks off; this process should take about 2 minutes total.

Next, stir in the vegetable broth (4 cups) and pasta shapes (16 ounces). The level of the liquid should nearly match the level of the pasta – it’s okay if a few pieces of pasta are not completely submerged, they’ll get mixed in as it cooks. If the liquid level is far below the pasta, add 1/2 cup water. Allow the mixture to come to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low. Put the lid on and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes or so and adding more liquid if things look a little dry. When the pasta has finished cooking, the shapes should be just al-dente, and enough of the liquid should have been absorbed so just a thin but silky sauce remains.

Stir in the heavy cream (1/2 cup), grated parmesan (1/4 cup), and a few grinds of fresh black pepper. Stir well and check to see if the pasta needs more salt. If the sauce seems a little thick, add a splash more water or broth. Otherwise, trust the process! The sauce will thicken up as it cools.

Stir in the chopped parsley (handful) just before serving, and top with more grated cheese if you’d like. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheating is best done on the stovetop; add 1/4 cup water or broth to a small pot and heat over medium, stirring frequently until completely heated through.

Nutrition

My Calorie Intake

0
Review & Earn

Be the first to review this recipe and earn a 20% Bonus

Level up & unlock free Premium by reviewing recipes!

My Notes

Your kitchen notebook is waiting.

Whether it's a recipe tweak or an inspiration burst — jot it down here.

Tips & Tricks (5)

Sear Mushrooms Properly 🍄
Dry your cremini mushrooms thoroughly and sear them in batches over medium-high heat without stirring for 3-4 minutes to develop deep umami flavors and golden browning.
Deglaze with Wine First 🍷
After removing mushrooms, immediately deglaze the pot with white wine to capture all the caramelized bits and flavor compounds before adding aromatics.
Cream Stability Trick 🥛
Temper your heavy cream by slowly whisking in a spoonful of the hot broth mixture before adding it to the pot to prevent curdling and ensure silky smoothness.
Pasta Water as Thickener 💧
Reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water before draining to use for adjusting sauce consistency and helping the cream coat the pasta more evenly.
Fresh Parsley Last Minute ✨
Add freshly chopped flat leaf parsley and a final grating of Parmigiano-Reggiano just before serving to preserve brightness and prevent the cheese from becoming stringy or grainy.