Print

Creamy Oyster Mushroom Pasta – A Comforting, Earthy Weeknight Dinner

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

A rich and comforting pasta dish featuring tender oyster mushrooms in a garlic cream sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 10 oz oyster mushrooms, cleaned and torn

  • 8 oz fettuccine or linguine

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 shallot, finely chopped

  • ¼ cup dry white wine

  • ¾ cup heavy cream

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Chopped parsley, for garnish

  • Optional: red pepper flakes, spinach

Instructions

  • Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.

  • In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Sauté shallot until soft, then add garlic.

  • Add mushrooms, cook until golden. Season with salt and pepper.

  • Deglaze with wine, simmer until reduced.

  • Stir in cream and thyme. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.

  • Add pasta and Parmesan. Toss to coat, using pasta water if needed.

  • Serve with parsley and extra cheese.

Notes

  • Substitute cashew cream and nutritional yeast for a vegan version.

  • Add spinach for extra greens.

  • Use gluten-free pasta if needed.