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    15 MINUTE GARLIC MUSHROOM PASTA (NO CREAM)

    Feb 20, 2020 by Katia · 22 Comments

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    Garlic mushroom spaghetti on a white plate.
    Garlic mushroom spaghetti on a white plate.

    Everyone needs a good garlic mushroom pasta recipe in their back pocket for last-minute dinners! It’s packed with umami flavor and boosts your mood at the end of a long day, it’s easy and comes together in only 15 minutes.

    This is a real treat for spaghetti and mushroom lovers and guaranteed to please the entire family.

    Garlic mushroom pasta on a white plate with a fork.
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    I love carbs, but I try to avoid pasta dishes in the evening. That being said, and despite all my resolutions, when I cook this fragrant garlic mushroom pasta for my boys in our busy weeknight dinners, I just can’t resist.

    The smell of the garlic, the intensely flavored gravy released from the mushrooms, the savory parmesan cheese, and the aromatic parsley… it’s just too good.

    WHO can resist? Not me.

    If you love big bold flavors, this garlic mushroom pasta is for you!

    A fork is twirling the garlic mushroom spaghetti.

    What ingredients you need

      • Pasta
      • Mushrooms
      • Garlic
      • Extra virgin olive or olive oil
      • Parmesan cheese* (optional)
      • Chili flakes (optional)
      • Fresh parsley
      • Salt & pepper

    The ingredients for this pasta with mushrooms are arranged on a white marble surface.

    How to make garlic mushroom pasta

    Let me tell you how easy it is…

    • Cook spaghetti until al dente
    • Saute’ garlic and chili flakes in olive oil in a large skillet
    • Add mushrooms, salt, pepper, and saute’ for about 7 minutes
    • Drain the pasta and reserve some cooking water
    • Add pasta, cooking water, parmesan, chopped parsley
    • Toss over medium heat until well combined
    • Serve with extra parmesan cheese and a good drizzle of olive oil. Done!

    A wooden spoon is stirring the garlic mushroom pasta in a cast iron skillet.

    RECIPE NOTES & TIPS

    What not to love about fragrant garlic mushroom pasta that smells and tastes amazing? It’s utterly DELICIOUS, packed with flavors, it’s on the table in 15 minutes, and costs only $1.20 per serving!

    This is really one of my favorite easy mushroom recipes: it has no cream, and it’s packed with real and healthy ingredients like mushrooms, fiber, garlic, and olive oil.
    Skip the parmesan, and it’s vegan too.

    ARE MUSHROOMS HEALTHY?

    The delicious mushrooms are high in fiber, vitamins, and important minerals like Selenium and antioxidants that boost your immune system. Plus, mushrooms are also fat-free, low-sodium and low-calories.

    WHAT MUSHROOMS TO USE FOR THIS PASTA RECIPE?

    Portobello, baby Bella, cremini, baby portobello (so many funny names!) but they all work just fine in this recipe.
    These brown varieties boast more flavor than their common white, and portobello mushrooms are my go-to mushrooms for many recipes.

    Garlic mushroom pasta served with parmesan shaves on a white plate.

    WHY DOES THIS GARLIC MUSHROOM PASTA TASTE SO GOOD?

    Plenty of garlic, parsley, and olive oil, plus rich mushrooms and parmesan, both great purveyors of umami flavor.
    Umami flavor is that rich and savory factor that transforms this dish from good to amazing!

    Also, I love adding a lot of chili flakes or fresh chili, the smell garlic and chili gently fried in olive oil is simply delicious. However, sharing spaghetti with my 4-year-old boy means I can only add chili at the end.

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    If you make this recipe, let me know! Leave a comment, rate it or tag a photo #theclevermeal on Instagram. I would love to hear from you!

    Garlic mushroom pasta on a white plate with a fork.
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    4.82 from 11 votes

    15 MINUTE GARLIC MUSHROOM PASTA

    This garlic mushroom pasta makes a delicious weeknight dinner and comes together in 15 minutes. This is a real last-minute treat for spaghetti and mushroom lovers, guaranteed to please the entire family.
    Note: the post has been updated with new pictures and nutritional values, but the recipe is still the same.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: pasta
    Keyword: Garlic mushroom pasta
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 385kcal
    Author: Katia

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb (450 grams) Mushrooms (portobello, cremini...)
    • 10 oz (280 grams) spaghetti or other pasta shapes
    • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
    • 1/4 tsp chili flakes, or more to taste (optional)
    • 2 Tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
    • 1/3 cup (30 grams) grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
    • 3 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

    Instructions

    • Slightly rinse the mushrooms with cold water to remove any dirt or debris and pat dry with paper towels (do not soak them). 
      Slice the mushrooms, mince or finely slice the garlic, chop the parsley.
    • Cook spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions. Cook until al dente.
    • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and chilli flakes and cook gently, until golden, about 2 minutes.
    • Add the mushrooms into the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring and tossing frequently until the mushrooms are sizzling and brown, about 7 minutes. (If you use cremini mushrooms, they might give off a lot of water during cooking, you have to wait for that liquid to boil off before the mushrooms begin to brown).
    • When the pasta is ready, reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta. Add the pasta, parsley, grated cheese and reserved cooking water to the skillet (better if you add cooking water gradually, as much as you need it to combine everything nicely). Toss over medium heat for 2 minutes, until the mushrooms and the sauce coat the pasta.
    • Check the seasoning, adding salt and pepper if necessary. Remove the skillet from the heat, drizzle with extra olive oil and chilli flakes if you like. 
    • Serve immediately, sprinkled with extra grated parmesan and chili flakes. Enjoy.

    Notes

    NOTE: Nutritional values are estimates only.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 698mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Anna

      January 03, 2022 at 2:38 am

      5 stars
      I made this tonight and it came out wonderful even with white mushrooms and dried parsley (I’m sorry but it’s all I had). Definitely a keeper recipe!

      Reply
      • Katia

        January 03, 2022 at 9:16 am

        Hi Anna! Thanks so much for your feedback, I’m so pleased it turned out wonderful : )

    2. Mikey

      October 18, 2021 at 1:56 pm

      4 stars
      Did you seriously call Parmesan “optional”? What kind of heresy is that? It is essentially the glue that binds a delicious pasta dish together.

      Seriously though, this meal was a pretty good find. I added some walnuts in during the cooking process, which added a nice crunch. The short amount of time cooking was an added bonus for after a night shift; you can debate costs, and health, and all that jazz between cooking at home vs jumping onto UberEats. Where there is no debate is time and efficinecy, and you can guarantee you will be eating this meal when it is piping hot and ready.

      Will likely make this one again.

      Reply
      • Katia

        October 18, 2021 at 7:33 pm

        I loved reading your comment, Mikey!
        To be honest, Parmesan is a must in my household and totally get what you mean. However, I think the mushrooms, the garlic and the rest of the ingredients deliver that big flavor that cheers you up at the end of the day, and perfect for those who look for a vegan or dairy-free dish. : )
        Thanks so much for sharing your lovely feedback X

    3. Valerie

      September 24, 2021 at 4:06 am

      5 stars
      Made this dish last night for a fussy husband & my 20-something daughter. Used a tray of mixed mushrooms – portobello, brown & white mushrooms. Followed your recipe to the T. It came out sooooo good! Husband & daughter loved it. Thank you for such an easy, yet tasty recipe.

      Reply
      • Katia

        September 24, 2021 at 7:16 am

        Fantastic, I’m so glad to hear you guys loved it. Thanks for sharing your lovely feedback : )
        Have a good great weekend, Valerie! x

    4. C Cote

      June 08, 2021 at 5:48 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for lunch today.Added one third cup of frozen peas.Delicious,Thanks!

      Reply
      • Katia

        June 08, 2021 at 9:00 pm

        I’m so pleased to hear that, thanks for taking the time to share your feedback! x

    5. Cheryl

      March 13, 2021 at 12:04 am

      4 stars
      I added spinach to my dish! I was going to use some dried mushrooms I had on hand but discovered they take quite a while to soak 😳.

      Reply
      • Katia

        March 13, 2021 at 8:53 am

        Thanks for your sharing your feedback, Cheryl! 😊 Yes, dried mushrooms take ages to soak properly, pretty annoying if you’re in a rush. x

    6. Greer Powell

      February 05, 2021 at 9:52 pm

      I am looking forward to making your recipe; however, I have spent more time than I care to admit trying to find ” ready made” pasta that is, in fact, vegan. Peta even gave a list of vegan pastas (Barilla,et.al). Each and every ”vegan” pasta contained 2-4 grams of sugar—presume bone char process was used. Other than trying to make my own, might you offer any thoughts? I shall thank you in advance.

      Reply
      • Katia

        February 08, 2021 at 5:44 pm

        I’m sorry but I can’t help you with proper “vegan” pasta brands, Greer. Although I love eating pasta, I’ve never made my own research on the matter. I hope you’ll love the recipe x

    7. Gemma

      February 24, 2020 at 11:11 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve been looking for cream free pasta recipes as I have a cow’s milk intolerance so this couldn’t be more perfect thank you for sharing xo

      Reply
      • Katia

        February 25, 2020 at 11:06 am

        I’m glad you’ve found this pasta recipe without a single drop of cream, it’s delicious! 🙂 Thanks so much for your comment, Gemma! x

    8. Mish Rodin

      February 09, 2020 at 5:03 pm

      5 stars
      I made this some protein lentil pasta for extra protein
      So good!!

      Reply
      • Katia

        February 09, 2020 at 6:44 pm

        I’m so pleased you enjoyed it 🙂 thanks for your feedback, Mish x

    9. Carly

      December 06, 2019 at 7:24 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you so much for posting this, I bought mushrooms last night for some unknown reason but had no plans for them or anything else to go with it. Quick search on pinterest and this popped up, although I did change the olive oil for a bit of double cream and added extra water and it was amazing!!
      Really quick and easy so thank you for putting a bit of sparkle into my Friday night meal

      Reply
      • Katia

        December 07, 2019 at 1:49 pm

        Thanks a million for your lovely comment, Carly! This is one of the recipes I love most: so little effort, so much flavor.
        You’ve made my day 🙂

      • Carol

        July 30, 2020 at 12:21 am

        5 stars
        I used a little bit of cream (based on previous comments) and used goat cheese instead of parmesan. I did 1/2 shitake and 1/3 cremini because that is what I had in my fridge and instead of parsley didnt have any so three in some fresh rosemary from the garden whole the mushrooms cooked…..so fast, so easy….thank you for a great recipe that is very forgiving and adaptable – fab!

      • Katia

        July 30, 2020 at 7:28 am

        Thank you for your comment, Carol! 😊 That sounds delicious, I’m so pleased you liked it! x

    10. Nichole Blue

      October 03, 2019 at 10:51 pm

      5 stars
      Tried this dish for the first time tonight. My boyfriend wanted a nice mushroom spaghetti, decided to give this recipe a try, wow totally blown away. Everything came out delicious. Will definitely try again

      Reply
      • Katia

        October 05, 2019 at 9:59 pm

        I’m very happy to hear that Nichole, thanks so much for sharing! x

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