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    Home » Recipes » Pasta Recipes

    Shiitake Mushroom Pasta

    Published: May 2, 2020 by Andrea

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    If you’re looking for a simple, creamy shiitake mushroom pasta sauce recipe, this is the one! Absolutely easy, delicious and ready in 15 minutes!


    My family absolutely loves this AWESOME Shiitake Mushroom Pasta and we eat it on a regular basis.

    This recipe was inspired by one of my favorite Italian pasta dishes, tagliatelle alla boscaiola (literally woodman's tagliatelle).

    Traditionally made with wild mushrooms or porcini, Italian sausage and cream, this classic has different variations, some including tomatoes, others avoiding fresh cream.

    This light and creamy shiitake mushroom pasta skips the meat altogether and makes the most out of these delicious versatile mushrooms.

    Shiitake mushrooms are, by far, my favourite mushrooms.

    They have an earthy flavour and meaty texture, are in a way similar to porcini, but they're definitely cheaper, available all year round, and are super versatile.

    The best way to cook shiitake mushrooms is simply sautee them in butter or olive oil, then use them for anything from mushroom soup and risotto, to simple side dishes and even pie filling.

    And, of course, they make the best creamy mushroom pasta sauce!

    Ingredient Tips

    This delicious Italian pasta recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and all you need is only 7 simple ingredients:

    - pasta (tagliatelle, rigatoni, fusilli, penne, or fresh pasta)

    - shiitake mushrooms (fresh or dried)

    - garlic

    - extra-virgin olive oil

    - fresh parsley

    - crème fraîche

    - lemon zest

    - Parmigiano Reggiano (optional)

    shiitake mushrooms cooking with pasta in a pan

    You can use fresh or dried shiitake mushrooms to make this pasta sauce.

    Remember that dry shiitakes need to be soaked and re-hydrated before use.

    So, place them in a large bowl with warm water, and let them rest for 30 minutes, before proceeding with the recipe.

    Most pasta shapes will go well with this sauce. I've suggested above my favorite shapes, but feel free to experiment with others.

    I only recommend to use high-quality pasta for best results. 

    Try to opt for bronze-cut pasta made in Italy (Gragnano pasta is the most popular and recommended), which is slightly coarser than usual commercial pasta. Its unique texture makes it the best vehicle for a great sauce.

    Last but not least, my secret for the best creamy mushroom sauce is the crème fraîche.

    Most people like to use fresh double cream (even in Italy). However, trust me and add a little of crème fraîche instead.

    It adds so much more creaminess and some acidity that complements well the citrusy aroma coming from the lemon zest.

    Alternatively, you can totally substitute it with fresh double cream, or play around and use a mix of the two creams.

    Extra veggies, protein and herbs

    This mushroom pasta is extremely versatile, so feel free to add extra ingredients if you want, these are some great options:

    • Baby spinach - 
    • Leek - finely sliced 
    • Pumpkin or butternut squash - finely cubed
    • Chicken - finely cubed
    • Parma Prosciutto - finely chopped
    • Thyme leaves
    • Red chili flakes

    shiitake mushroom pasta

    Vegan Mushroom Pasta

    You can totally make a vegan mushroom pasta sauce using this recipe.

    All you have to do is substitute the crème fraîche with a vegan alternative. I've used the Oatly Creamy Oat Fraiche before and it's actually a great alternative.

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    Did you make this recipe?

    Please let me know how you liked it! Leave a comment below and share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #thepetitecook! Looking at your pictures always makes me smile *and super hungry*!

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    Shiitake Mushroom Pasta

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    If you’re looking for a simple, creamy shiitake mushroom pasta sauce recipe, this is the one! Absolutely easy, delicious and ready in 15 minutes!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Pasta
    Cuisine: Italian
    Serving: 4
    Calories: 520kcal
    Author: Andrea Soranidis

    Ingredients

    • 380 g pasta
    • 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    • 300 g fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and roughly chopped
    • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed
    • 160 g creme fraiche
    • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
    • zest of 1 lemon
    • sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper

    Instructions

    • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Lightly salt the boiling water, fold in the pasta and cook until al dente, according to package directions, about 8 minutes.
      Remove ¼ cup (60 ml) of pasta cooking water from the pot and set aside.
    • Heat 2 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive in large pan over medium-low heat, add the shiitake mushrooms and garlic, and sautée for 10 minutes or until cooked through, adding a little pasta water if necessary, then season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
    • Drain the pasta al dente, add it to the pan with the shiitake mushrooms, pour the reserved cooking water, and sautée all the ingredients for one more minute.
    • Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the creme fraiche, lemon zest and chopped parsley. Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano if you like.
    • Season with freshly cracked black pepper and serve immediately.
    Did you try this recipe? Tag @thepetitecook or use the hashtag #thepetitecook - Looking at your pictures makes my day!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 496mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 329IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

     

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    Comments

    1. Sorcha says

      November 27, 2022 at 12:29 pm

      I’ve sour cream and fresh cream could I use either as a substitute for crème fresh. Thanks

      Reply
    2. Josette says

      November 10, 2022 at 5:41 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent dish, and it's a keeper.
      I didn't have the creme fraiche, so I used full fat organic yogurt.
      I also sauteed beet greens, onions and garlic separately, then added it to the main dish. Yum!

      Reply
    3. delia says

      January 26, 2022 at 1:48 am

      5 stars
      Super delish and so easy to make. Looked up a recipe on how to make crème fraîche at home! Was delighted to discover all the ingredients were already in my fridge. Will save this to my go-to quick dinner recipe file. Thank you for Andrea for sharing 🙂

      Reply
    4. Lynne Frith says

      January 24, 2022 at 3:31 pm

      This looks a fantastic recipe but could you please advise on how many dried Shitake mushrooms equate to 300g of fresh?

      Reply
      • David says

        February 06, 2022 at 9:31 pm

        Roughly speaking 150g dried = 300g fresh- not exact but pretty close.

        Reply
    5. Jo says

      November 26, 2021 at 10:11 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is really simple to make & oh so delicious!
      Thank you very much Andrea x

      Reply
    6. Suzan says

      August 30, 2021 at 1:42 am

      5 stars
      This was an excellent, elegant dish. It was absolutely delicious. Very easy ! For a heartier meal, a piece of grilled steak would be a great addition.

      Reply
    7. mohan says

      May 04, 2020 at 5:48 am

      5 stars
      This sound gorgeous.Thank you for sharing,

      Reply
    8. Karen says

      May 03, 2020 at 5:28 am

      5 stars
      Always this combination!! Yum!!

      Reply
    9. Yannis says

      November 28, 2019 at 1:27 pm

      Cooked without the creme fraiche and felt as if something was missing.

      Reply
    10. Steffano says

      May 17, 2019 at 4:57 pm

      5 stars
      Cooked this pasta with my little sister who wanted to help and the result was very tasty. Thank you so much for the recipe!

      Reply

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