Love pasta and prefer to keep your meals meat-free? Are you looking for a way to use up those extra mushrooms in your fridge? Try this delicious air fryer Mushroom Pasta for a great Meatless Monday dinner!
Why You Need To Try This Vegetarian Pasta Recipe
- Fast. Done in under 30 minutes.
- Easy. Make this yummy Mushroom Pasta with the help of your air fryer.
- Vegetarian. No need to add meat for a complete meal.
- Delicious. This comfort meal is totally packed with flavor from mascarpone cheese and mushrooms.
What is Mascarpone Cheese?
Mascarpone is a pretty common ingredient however, you may still be unfamiliar with what it is.
Mascarpone is a type of cheese that's used much in the way that ricotta is.
It's made with whole cream tartaric acid to thicken it. It's delicious and creamy and pairs well with pasta dishes which is why it's perfect in this Mascarpone Mushroom Pasta recipe.
What Can I substitute for Mascarpone Cheese?
Although it won't taste exactly the same, you can also try to use Ricotta cheese as a substitute for Mascarpone cheese in this recipe.
Is This Really An Air Fryer Pasta Recipe?
Many of my air fryer recipes are made by just putting everything in the air fryer. However, with this dish, that's not the case.
Yes, you do have to make the pasta separately, but the sauce is so hands off that it practically cooks itself, so you still bought yourself some extra time!
Despite having one little extra step to add on outside the use of the air fryer, this is still one of my quicker dinner dishes.
The combination of earthy mushrooms with the creamy pasta just makes for a wonderful blend of flavors in this Mascarpone Mushroom Pasta.
One thing that I love about pasta is that it's easy to get a version that's egg-free and allergy-friendly altogether. This makes it a healthier option as well as vegetarian-friendly. Not to mention, it's a dish that won't leave you feeling hungry even though there's no meat.
What Kind Of Low Carb Pasta Can I Use?
So of course, the way to make this a keto recipe is to switch out the pasta. Here are a few options:
- Use Carbanana noodles. They are more low carb than keto, but there's closer to real noodles than anything else I've tasted.
- Use soybean noodles, if you eat soy.
- Use Shirataki noodles.
- Pour over cauliflower rice.
- Serve with this cauliflower "mac" and cheese recipe.
How To Make Mushroom Pasta
- Grease a 7 x 3 inch pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine mushrooms onion, garlic, cream, cheese, thyme, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour into greased pan.
- Set air fryer to 350°F for 15 minutes. Halfway through, open and stir the mixture well.
- Meanwhile, boil 4 cups of pasta until al dente. Divide across four bowls.
- Remove the mushrooms and mascarpone mixture and divide evenly on the pasta. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top and serve.
What To Serve With Mushroom Pasta
These Cauliflower Breadsticks make a great addition to this pasta dish! They're low carb and oh so delicious.
Looking for a dessert to wrap up your meal with? Check out my Keto French Silk Pudding. This simple 5 ingredient dessert is simply delicious and low carb as well!
Looking for more great mushroom dishes? Check out my Instant Pot Mushroom Stroganoff!
If you're looking for more Haluski Recipe, a wonderful cabbage and noodles recipe.
I truly love dishes that blend perfectly together like the ingredients were made to be mixed.
Mascarpone Mushroom Pasta is one of those dishes where the flavors and textures flow so well that you just can't stop eating.
The soft noodles mixed with the creamy mascarpone and mushrooms are the perfect match for a delightful and healthier dinner. This is a guaranteed hit for any family dinner.
If you love this Mushroom Pasta recipe as much as we do, make sure you share it with your friends on Facebook or Pinterest so they can try it too!
Ingredients
- 4 cups (384 g) sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup (160 g) onions, chopped
- 2 teaspoons (2 teaspoons) Minced Garlic
- 1/4 cup (60.5 g) Cream or Half and Half
- 8 ounces (226.8 g) Mascarpone Cheese, diced
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) Dried Thyme
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) Ground Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) Kosher Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 cup (50 g) shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Grease a 7 x 3 inch pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine mushrooms onion, garlic, cream, cheese, thyme, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour into greased pan.
- Set air fryer to 350°F for 15 minutes. Halfway through, open and stir the mixture well.
- Meanwhile, boil 4 cups of pasta until al dente. Divide across four bowls.
- Remove the mushrooms and mascarpone mixture and divide evenly on the pasta. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top and serve.
- See the post for options to make this recipe Keto or Low carb
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And don't forget to check out my air fryer cookbooks! Every day easy air fryer, and Air Fryer Revolution.
Mary
What extra steps do you need to take if you do not have an air fryer
Jayne Lein
I want to make this recipe! Just wondering what sort of pan you use that is 7 x 3? Until I figure that out I will stick with my menu tonight for your Korean chicken wings in the air fryer!
URVASHI PITRE
Hi there! I usually link to all my equipment and ingredients in the recipe card. Did I forget to do that this time?
Jayne Lein
I see saucepans but no 7 x 3 pan 🙁
Kathleen
Flavorful and easy. Only change I made was used some ancho chili powder rather than chili flakes. I'll make this again and only thing I'd add is pre-saute the onions.