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Creamy Mushroom & Sun-Dried Tomato Spaghetti

Creamy Mushroom & Sun-Dried Tomato Spaghetti Recipe

Creamy mushroom and sun-dried tomato spaghetti is an easy to make dish with a ton of flavor. Ready in 30 minutes, this dinner is perfect for busy weeknights!

Sun-Dried Tomato Spaghetti with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Button mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes are the stars of this dish so I don’t recommend omitting them.

If you are looking for more delicious, easy and quick pasta dinners, I might have just what you are looking for:

  • Spicy Spaghetti Aglio Olio & Peperoncino – this dish is ready in no time and require only a few ingredients.
  • Spicy Shrimp Spaghetti – an easy shrimp recipe with a spicy kick.
  • Cheese Tortellini Pasta – another tasty meal perfect for busy families!
Sun-Dried Tomato Spaghetti Ingredients

How to make creamy mushroom and sun-dried tomato spaghetti

Start with the sauce – to make it, you will need to peel the onion, cut it in half and slice each half. You can also mince it, if you like. Onion will be sautéed with a little olive oil. You need a large frying pan so it can hold all the ingredients.

How to make Sun-Dried Tomato Spaghetti with Mushroom Sauce Step 1

I usually throw the onion in the pan, so it has more time to sauté. Meanwhile I prep the rest of the ingredients.

I wash and slice mushrooms, chop sun-dried tomatoes and add these to the pan altogether with dried thyme. Sautéing them takes about 10 minutes (on medium-high). You will need to stir this from time to time. If you feel it’s too dry, you can add a little water about (about ¼ – ⅓ cup).

At the same time, put a large pot of water on the stove, cover it with a lid and bring it to a boil. When boiling, add some salt and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. The times will vary, depending on the brand of pasta you are using as well as type.

How to make Sun-Dried Tomato Spaghetti with Mushroom Sauce Step 2

To finish of the sauce for this creamy mushroom and sun-dried tomato spaghetti, pour in half and half and let it cook until it thickens. About 3-4 minutes. Now you can also add in chopped parsley.

How to make Sun-Dried Tomato Spaghetti with Mushroom Sauce Step 3

When the consistency of the sauce is to your liking, taste it and add as much/little salt as you like. It should not need much, only about a generous pinch.

Creamy Mushroom Sauce on the Skillet

What mushrooms to use?

White button mushrooms, cremini mushrooms or Portobello mushroom will work just fine here. Just make sure to clean them well before cooking.

Now, for this creamy mushroom and sun-dried tomato spaghetti recipe it does not matter what way you clean them (either peel the skin off, wash them under running water or clean with a food brush).

I wash them as it is the fastest way to do it and I don’t mind if they soak up any water as it will not matter much when you are sautéing them. They will release the juices at a later stage which is just fine.

Eating Sun-Dried Tomato Spaghetti with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Useful tips

  • I used 1 cup of half and half (single cream) when making this creamy mushroom and sun-dried tomato spaghetti. To make more sauce, you can add an extra ½ cup of half and half or milk. ½ cup of water can also be used.
  • If you have some grated Parmesan on hand, feel free to stir some into the sauce.
  • The amount of salt you add to season this dish is entirely up to you.  You should not be needing much – just a generous pinch.
  • You can use either oil-packed tomatoes (oil drained) or dried ones. I use what I have on hand but prefer now the oil-packed as they are softer. When using the dry-packed ones, hydrate them before using in this recipe (simply place them in a bowl, pour hot water over and let them sit for a while so they have time to turn softer).
  • If you like making everything from scratch, you might try making Homemade Pasta Dough.
Sun-Dried Tomato Spaghetti with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
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Creamy Mushroom and Sun-Dried Tomato Spaghetti

Creamy mushroom and sun-dried tomato spaghetti is an easy to make dish with a ton of flavor. Ready in 30 minutes, this dinner is perfect for busy weeknights!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 590
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • 1 Onion (medium-large)
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil , see note 2
  • 9 oz Button Mushrooms (250g)
  • 3 oz Sun-Dried Tomatoes (90g)
  • 2 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 14 oz Spaghetti (400g)
  • Salt , see note 3
  • 1 cup Half and Half (9 ounces/250ml)
  • A handful of Fresh Parsley
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Instructions 

  • Peel the onion and cut it in half. Thinly slice each half. In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil and throw the onion in. Sauté on medium-high.
  • Meanwhile, wash and slice the mushrooms and add them to the pan. Cut the sun-dried tomatoes into strips and add them in. Stir in dried thyme. Saute everything for about 10 minutes (on high), stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt and spaghetti. Cook them according to package instructions.
  • Pour the cream into the pan, stir well and let it cook for about 4 minutes or until thickens. At last, stir in finely chopped fresh parsley and taste. Add salt to your taste. Pour the sauce over drained spaghetti, mix well and serve.

Notes

  1. You can use any pasta shapes you have on hand. In general, count with about 3.5 ounces of dry pasta per person (for a main dish).
  2. I always use extra virgin olive oil but cooking olive oil can be also used as well as sunflower/vegetable oil.
  3. Salt – you will need some for the spaghetti. I use about 2-3 teaspoons for 2 quarts/2liters of water. The sauce should not need much salt but every person is different, so taste it and add some at the very end. I used regular table salt.
  4. This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Easy Pasta Recipes, Quick Dinner Ideas
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Mushroom and Sun-Dried Tomato Spaghetti
Amount per Serving
Calories
590
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Cholesterol
 
22
mg
7
%
Sodium
 
88
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
1272
mg
36
%
Carbohydrates
 
94
g
31
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
13
g
14
%
Protein
 
20
g
40
%
Vitamin A
 
420
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
 
12.5
mg
15
%
Calcium
 
124
mg
12
%
Iron
 
4.2
mg
23
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Amanda says

    25/05/2016 at 21:01

    Oh my, this is mouthwatering. Beautiful photos! …and I cannot live without pasta as well! I love simple recipes like this, cant wait to try this one out. DELICIOUS!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      27/05/2016 at 21:48

      Thank you Amanda! I’m glad I’m not the only pasta addict out there :) ! Let me know once you’ve tried to make it!

      Reply
  2. Carrie says

    21/05/2019 at 16:24

    What a delicious looking pasta dish and easy enough for a tasty weeknight meal! Putting this on my ‘to try’ list!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      22/05/2019 at 09:19

      Thanks, Carrie!

      Reply
  3. Caroline says

    21/05/2019 at 16:35

    Sun dried tomatoes are great for adding a deep burst of flavor. This looks both so easy and tasty – yum!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      22/05/2019 at 09:20

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Michelle says

    21/05/2019 at 16:45

    Oh, my word! This is just perfectly creamy pasta! I love everything about this and I’m seriously drooling now. Yum!!! Pinned it to make it later x5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      22/05/2019 at 09:20

      That’s great to hear, Michelle :) Enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Sharon Chen says

    21/05/2019 at 16:47

    Lovely pasta! Would love to try this at home :)5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      22/05/2019 at 09:21

      Thanks!

      Reply
  6. Kathy Hodson says

    21/05/2019 at 16:50

    We have been enjoying Meatless Mondays and this looks like a great recipe to try! I think my family will love this.5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      22/05/2019 at 09:21

      Definitely! :)

      Reply

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