This Quick and Easy Creamy Mushroom Pasta is such a doddle to put together but tastes outstanding and is a family meal that can be thrown together and on the table within 20 minutes.
A few years ago I went on a fungi walk with an expert, and it soon transpired that there were several of us that were only there to find out which ones we could eat.
The expert sighed as he clearly heard this a lot, and tried to explain that when it comes to foraging mushrooms there are no shortcuts.
Although there are a handful of ‘shrooms I have learnt through books and from clever people like the chap above, I’m not sure I could ever bring myself to eat them.
And I would certainly never feed them to anyone else until I’d studied them beyond all possible doubt.
However, there is one wild mushroom that grows on the farm and I’ve eaten since I was a kid.
Horse mushrooms can get to such a size that when they start popping up there’s a crazy rush to get them picked, cleaned and either cooked or dried so as not to waste a single mouthful.
They are mild tasting but great carriers of flavour.
Perfect simply grilled with a garlic and chilli dressing dribbling through the gills.
And sandwiched between a fresh brioche roll, this divine, if somewhat messy lunch is always a favourite this time of year.
Another favourite way of using my latest haul is to make this quick and easy creamy mushroom pasta.
It’s so speedy to throw together, and I promise that the whole family will love it.
- A dash of olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely sliced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 large horse field or portabello mushrooms, or 12-16 button mushrooms
- 1 tub cream cheese
- Enough freshly cooked pasta for four people.
- Gently fry the onions in the oil for 4 or 5 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms and garlic and fry until the mushrooms are cooked through.
- Empty in the packet of cream cheese and gently stir until it melts and coats all the other ingredients with a rich, creamy sauce.
- Serve atop freshly cooked pasta, sprinkle with a little salt & freshly ground black pepper and a little fresh basil if you have any.
Becky says
oh my this sounds easy peasy and yum!
Jane Sarchet says
Thanks Becky, and thanks for stopping by :)
Janie x
Notmyyearoff says
I’m a huge mushroom fan but my husband isn’t so much. I wouldn’t mind eating this by myself sitting out there :)
Jane Sarchet says
Jonny doesn’t normally like mushrooms either (they’re too slimy apparently) however not only did he eat this, he LOVED it! :)
Janie x
Californian Mum in London says
Ooh, this looks delicious. I love mushrooms! I have never heard of these horse mushrooms. They are so big, like a mini umbrella. :)
Jane Sarchet says
Haha, I know just what you mean :)
Janie x
Jo of Jo's Kitchen says
This sounds very easy and yummy! I want to eat it now
Jane Sarchet says
Gimme 20 minutes and it’s all yours ;)
Janie x
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
Cor that’s one big mushroom! This sounds like just my sort of dish, you can’t beat garlicky mushrooms – especially with pasta and a creamy sauce :)
Jane Sarchet says
‘Tis a whopper Becca, or at least it was!
Janie x
Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry says
Ha, we have been foraging mushrooms and would love to make this with our next bounty
Jane Sarchet says
Perfect Bintu, enjoy!
Janie x
Nayna Kanabar says
This is a perfect supper dish that’s not only quick to make but tastes great too.
Jane Sarchet says
Indeed it is Nayna :)
Janie x
Choclette says
Yes please. Love mushrooms, love pasta. We foraged a load on the coast last week and ate nothing but mushrooms for three days – heaven.
Heidi Roberts says
I used to pick puff balls in the cow fields behind our house when I was younger. Such prized possessions, cut into thick slices and fried in butter – better than any steak!