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Creamy Mushroom Mascarpone Pasta

Creamy Mushroom Mascarpone Pasta: Decadence in 30 Minutes

This Creamy Mushroom Mascarpone Pasta is a quick vegetarian meal ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy nights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Tagliatelle Pasta Gluten-free options available.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can use any light oil.
  • 8 ounces Baby Bella/Cremeni Mushrooms Substitutes: button mushrooms or a mix of wild mushrooms.
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic preferred.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Use non-dairy cream for vegan option.
  • 8 ounces Mascarpone Cheese Alternatives: ricotta or full-fat cream cheese.
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Choose hard cheese without animal rennet for vegetarian.
  • ¼ cup Parsley Can substitute with basil or chives.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Regular salt can be used.
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked preferred.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the tagliatelle and cook according to package directions until al dente, typically about 8-10 minutes. Remember to reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before draining the pasta.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil glistens, add the baby bella mushrooms, sautéing for 5-10 minutes until they turn a deep golden brown and release their moisture.
  3. With the mushrooms beautifully browned, add 2-3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and add 8 ounces of mascarpone cheese to the skillet. Stir until the mascarpone is fully incorporated and the mixture becomes smooth and silky, about 3 minutes.
  5. Next, gently stir in ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese and allow the mixture to simmer for about 3 minutes.
  6. Once the cheese has melted and the sauce is bubbling, add freshly chopped parsley, a pinch of kosher salt, and cracked black pepper to taste.
  7. Add the drained tagliatelle to the skillet with the creamy sauce, along with ½ cup of reserved pasta water. Toss to thoroughly combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on low heat with a splash of cream or reserved pasta water.

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