Looking for a satisfying, quick dinner? Look no further than this creamy blue cheese mushroom pasta. A touch of cream, sautéed mushrooms and blue cheese is tossed with pasta for a hearty, comforting meal that’s a winner every time.
I like cheese. No, actually, I love it … a lot! Yes, cheese excites me. When I was recently asked what my favourite cheese is, I could not (and still can’t) give just one single answer. I mean, how could I? It’s basically impossible.
But, one thing is for sure, blue cheese is at the tip top of the list. Oh, blue cheese, how I love thee. I love your funk, your texture and look. Blue cheese, you got it going on. Of course, I enjoy it as is, in a charcuterie board or in dishes like this creamy blue cheese and mushroom pasta. When I tasted the final result of this dish, I was beyond happy with it. Case in point …
Hubby was outside cleaning the winter tires before storing them away, blasting them with the pressure washer. I ran out of the house wearing yoga pants, hair in my Saturday mess, slippers on (no shoes) and a forkful of pasta to give him a taste (the neighbours must have had a good laugh at that one). Oh, the things we do for good food, LOL.
So, with that behind us, onto this delicious blue cheese and mushroom pasta, shall we?
Why We Love This Creamy Blue Cheese Mushroom Pasta
- This creamy pasta recipe can be made in under 30 minutes.
- Not counting salt and pepper, it’s made with less than 10 ingredients.
- It’s great for a quick weeknight supper, but also special enough for an easy date night dinner for two.
- The recipe can easily be doubled to feed more people.
- Of course, it tastes delicious!
Making This Recipe
To prepare this recipe, you just cook some shallot (or onion) with garlic, sauté some mushrooms, add cream and cheese and toss with the cooked pasta. Easy, right?
I love serving this with some grilled bread brushed with olive oil and garlic. Always a winner!
Blue cheese is so rich in flavour so when serving I opted to pair this creamy pasta with a hefty, rich Cabernet Sauvignon.
More Easy Pasta Recipes
If you make this blue cheese mushroom pasta recipe, be sure to leave a comment below!
Creamy Blue Cheese Mushroom Pasta
Ingredients
- 4 ounces dried linguine pasta, or spaghetti (about 113 grams)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot, peeled and minced (or 1 small yellow onion)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups thinly sliced baby bella (cremini) mushrooms, or white button mushrooms
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup crumbled blue cheese, plus more to taste for optional garnish
- ⅓ cup heavy cream, use a splash more if you want a creamier sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (leaves only)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about ½ cup of pasta water for use later (you may not use it all), then drain the pasta.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-low heat.
- Add shallot and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- To pan, add mushrooms and cook, stirring every so often, until softened and they have released some of their moisture, about 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes.
- To pan, add blue cheese and heavy cream, stirring to combine (it's okay if there are still chunks of blue cheese, I like that).
- Add cooked pasta and ¼ cup of the reserved pasta water to pan and stir to incorporate sauce with pasta (add more pasta water if you like).
- Serve in warmed bowls and garnish (if desired) with more blue cheese and parsley. Enjoy!
A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
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Tried this recipe?
If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!
Francis
It is a good recipe, flavours worked well together. I used Greek yoghurt instead of cream, and a squeeze of fresh lemon to lighten the flavour. That was just a matter of taste though.
Dawn | Girl Heart Food
Thank you very much, Francis! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Anita Hartl
By far the best and easiest recipe. A winner every time!
Dawn | Girl Heart Food
That’s so wonderful to hear, Anita!! Thank you very much!!
Craig pulley
So tasty I loved it. I topped with crushed nuts and was so nice.
Dawn | Girl Heart Food
Thank you very much, Craig! Crushed nuts sound like a yummy addition!
Kylie Gatt
Absolutely delicious!!!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thanks so very much, Kylie! So happy you enjoyed the recipe 🙂
Holly Bell
This was fabulous! We made it for our date night dinner. Fast, easy, and a treat. We added some chopped bacon, to make it a bit more unctuous, next time we decided we will add some fresh spinach at the end.
Dawn | Girl Heart Food
Thanks very much, Holly!! So happy you enjoyed! The addition of bacon sounds yummy and I bet the fresh spinach would be lovely too!
Katie Crenshaw | A Fork's Tale
I am a huge blue cheese fan also!!! The stinkier, the better!! I am so glad you have had the opportunity to indulge in a blue cheese stuffed olive martini! I always ask for extra olives…. This Creamy Blue Cheese and Mushroom Pasta looks brilliant. I could eat the whole pan all on my own!! I can’t wait to make a big batch for dinner soon.
Girl Heart Food
Right?! Thanks Katie! It’s a delicious one 🙂
Holly
I am sure the neighbors just wished that you had samples of this bite of pasta, mushrooms and cheese for everyone! What a great meal!
Girl Heart Food
Haha! Thanks so much Holly 🙂
Danielle
I love creamy mushroom pasta for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Love the idea of adding some blue cheese to take it to the next level.
Girl Heart Food
Sure does! So tasty! Thanks Danielle 🙂
Allison - Celebrating Sweets
Great flavor combo! I bet this is so delicious.
Girl Heart Food
Thanks so much Allison! It really is! Hope you get a chance to try it out 🙂
Beth
This is such a yummy looking pasta dish! I don’t blame you, I totally hold conversations with cheese as well! We are a special breed, those of us who can speak cheese!! 🙂
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Beth! Hahaha – happy to hear I’m not the only one 😉
Jessica Formicola
I love this combination of flavors! The perfect weeknight meal!
Girl Heart Food
It sure is! Thanks Jessica 🙂
Matt @ Plating Pixels
Love the blue cheese and mushroom combo, but I’ve only thought to use it on burgers. Totally want to try this.
Girl Heart Food
It’s delicious Matt! Hope you enjoy it 🙂
Jenny | The Baking Skillet
Hahahah I love how you got so excited about the cheese that you ran out so your husband could taste it! Sign of a true food lover 😀 The pasta looks amazing! Good cheese in a bowl of simple, delicious pasta is one of the best indulgences.
Natalie Browne
I also get a little excited over delicious cheese, so I fully understand why you were running outside, knife in hand, lol. Simple, well put together pasta dishes are always so amazing. This looks like a winner to me 🙂
Girl Heart Food
Haha….right 😉 ? Thanks so much Natalie!