Creamy Mushroom Pasta with Thyme

Creamy mushroom pasta is the perfect easy vegetarian dinner. It's so simple to make and is the ultimate weeknight comfort food!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 625kcal

300 g Conchiglie or another pasta of your choice, cooked according to packet instructions
4 tablespoon Butter
4 cloves Garlic crushed
200 g Mushrooms sliced
2 tablespoon Flour
2 sprigs Thyme
250 ml Double Cream
Salt and Pepper
4 tablespoon Reserved Pasta Water
Thyme Leaves to serve
Parmesan Cheese to serve

Melt half the butter over a medium heat and add half the garlic. Cook for a couple of minutes then add the mushrooms and thyme and fry for about 10 minutes until softened. Scoop out the mushrooms and set aside.
Add the rest of the butter, melt and then add the rest of the garlic and the flour. Cook for a couple of minutes then slowly pour in the cream and whisk. Simmer until thickened.
Add the pasta and mushrooms plus a little pasta water, add a tablespoon at a time, until everything is coated and the sauce is the desired consistency. Serve sprinkled with thyme and black pepper.

Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on the ingredients used.