How to Make Creamy Mushroom Penne - A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s something so comforting about a big steaming bowl of pasta, especially when it’s coated in a creamy, decadent mushroom sauce. In this recipe for Creamy Mushroom Penne, we’re taking simple ingredients and turning them into a restaurant-quality meal that you can make in the comfort of your own home. With just a few basic cooking techniques and a handful of pantry staples, you’ll have a rich and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a cozy night in or a special dinner party.

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Ingredients

  • 4 ounces penne pasta
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium shallot, minced
  • 3 small garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (4 ounce) package brown mushrooms, stems removed and thickly sliced
  • ½ tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, or to taste
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, optional
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne to the boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • At the same time, melt butter in a stockpot over medium-low heat. Add shallots; stir and cook for about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle mushrooms with flour and stir to coat. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Sprinkle some rosemary and thyme into your hand and crush herbs to release the oil. Add them to the pot on top of the mushrooms and stir. Add a grind of salt and pepper. Stir and taste.
  • Pour heavy cream into the simmering pot and stir to combine. Let it cook and bubble up for a few moments, then mix in cream cheese and stir until cream cheese has melted. Taste. Remove pot from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese if the mixture needs a little more salt.
  • Stir sauce again and add pasta. Stir. Turn out mixture into a large, wide-rimmed bowl. Sprinkle parsley on top. Serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    727 cal.

    • Total Fat: 52g
    • Saturated Fat: 32g
    • Cholesterol: 164mg
    • Sodium: 889mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 135mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 503mg