Pasta with mushrooms and speck
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 20 min
- Cook time: 20 min
- Serving: 4
- Cost: Low
PRESENTATION
Golden pasta ribbons coated in a truly creamy pasta sauce come together with tender mushrooms and crispy speck—big flavors in a dish that usually brings people back for seconds. The rich taste of those earthy mushrooms blends seamlessly with speck recipes, especially as each bite pairs that light crunch from speck with a smooth, soft sauce. Family pasta nights often bring this one to the table because it looks so inviting...that mix of creamy sauce, speck, and mushrooms feels REALLY satisfying. Colorful servings and a simple, familiar flavor mean it's a real favorite for new takes on Italian ingredients. Whether it’s weekend family gatherings or weeknight meals when everyone’s tired, this mushroom pasta delivers on taste and appeal—kids, parents, and guests all dig in for more. Classic flavor, beautiful on your plate, and a big part of easy pasta dishes everyone keeps asking for!
Busy families reach for creamy pasta sauce recipes like this because they know it'll please everyone and still feel pretty special. So many speck recipes get bonus points for easy clean-up plus fantastic taste, and this one definitely fits in. Quick dinner recipes work so well when pasta dishes stand out with creamy, delicious texture—great for simple family meal ideas or an easy win after a packed day. Have parmesan on hand? Just sprinkle over the speck and mushroom mix before serving for an extra layer of nice flavor. Reliable, easy, and always right for both casual nights and special occasions…that’s what makes this Italian-inspired favorite a true keeper for home cooks. Since it works with salads, garlic bread, or even solo, there’s a lot of flexibility to be found—just switch things up based on what families like most. When it comes to quick, crowd-pleasing pasta dishes featuring mushroom pasta and Italian ingredients, nothing really matches the family-friendly comfort and straight-up good results of this meal.
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- INGREDIENTS
- Champignon mushrooms 7 cups (500 g)
- Garlic 1 clove
- Extra virgin olive oil to taste
- Fine salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- White wine 0.4 cup (100 g)
- Speck 2.5 oz (70 g)
- Paccheri pasta 11.3 oz (320 g)
- Stracchino cheese 3.5 oz (100 g)
- Parsley to taste
How to prepare Pasta with mushrooms and speck
To prepare pasta with mushrooms and speck, start by cleaning the champignons. First, remove the root part, which is more earthy, with a knife 1. Then clean the entire mushroom with a damp cloth 2. It's important not to wash it under water. At this point, slice the champignons 3.
In a large pan, pour a drizzle of oil and a clove of garlic 4; turn on the heat and let it infuse, then add the mushrooms 5. Add salt and pepper 6 and cook for a few minutes. Meanwhile, put a pot of salted water on the stove to boil for cooking the pasta.
When the mushrooms' water has evaporated, deglaze with white wine 7 and cook for a few more minutes. Meanwhile, cut the speck into strips 8 and place it in a small pan 9.
Toast it on medium heat until it becomes crispy 10, then set it aside 11. As soon as the water boils, cook the paccheri 12.
Drain them al dente and transfer them to the pan with the mushrooms 13; add a ladle of cooking water 14 and the stracchino 15.
Sauté well until you achieve a creamy result. If necessary, add another ladle of cooking water. Finish with chopped parsley 16 and about half of the speck 17. Plate and decorate with the remaining speck 18.