Rice & noodles

Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Name: Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Taiwanese home cooking
Ingredients: Spaghetti 80g; Mushrooms 80g

Mushrooms simmered with milk into a cozy sauce over pasta—a filling solo main.

Total 22 min Stockpot Easy 1 servings

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No fancy pantry needed—brown the mushrooms, reduce milk, and you get a satisfying creamy pasta.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 7 min · Cook 15 min

Slice the mushrooms. Cook the pasta until al dente, drain, and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
Melt butter in a skillet; cook mushrooms until they release liquid and smell nutty. Pour in milk and simmer gently until it bubbles.
Add pasta with a little pasta water; toss until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and black pepper.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

Milk scorches easily—keep heat low and stir steadily.

Best fresh; if chilled, finish within 1 day.

Substitutions

Heavy creamSoy milk (milder flavor)

Optional add-ins

+Bacon+Heavy cream+Parmesan cheese

FAQ

No butter?

Use a little olive oil to sauté the mushrooms instead.

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