Creamy Pasta Recipes | Mushroom Rigatoni Comfort Bowl
Rigatoni tossed in a creamy garlic mushroom sauce with thyme, Parmesan, and a touch of heat. A rich, vegetarian pasta dish perfect for cozy nights or elegant entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 lb mixed mushrooms, sliced
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- ¼ cup white wine (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup reserved pasta water (as needed)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Pinch of red chili flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni until al dente. Reserve pasta water and drain.
- Sauté mushrooms in olive oil and butter until golden. Don’t overcrowd.
- Add shallots, garlic, thyme. Cook 2–3 minutes.
- Deglaze with white wine (if using). Simmer 2 minutes.
- Stir in cream and a splash of pasta water. Simmer until slightly thick.
- Off heat, stir in Parmesan. Season with salt, pepper, chili flakes.
- Toss in rigatoni. Add more pasta water if needed. Heat gently.
- Serve with parsley and more cheese.
Notes
Add spinach or truffle oil for variation. Reheat with cream or milk to restore texture.