Gluten Free Creamy Orange Mushroom Pasta

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Mushroom, orange and pasta lovers this extremely easy, tasty, simple Creamy Orange Mushroom Pasta is for you. It is made with just 8 pantry staple ingredients and perfect for weeknight dinners.

Suitable for Vegetarian and Gluten Free diets.

This creamy orange mushroom pasta is completed with rocket, parmesan and fresh orange juice. So simple and oh so good. Recipesfromapantry.com

Let’s make this deliciously Creamy Orange Mushroom Pasta today. It is one of the easiest pasta recipes you will ever whip up and even better it tastes just like a dish you will get in an authentic Italian Restaurant in the comfort of your own home.

It is comfort food at its best, made with just 8 everyday ingredients, vegetarian and quick aka ready in less than 20 mins! Meatless Mondays, quick weeknight suppers, Fathers Day treats, let’s go crazy during mushroom season moments all covered.

Mushroom Pasta Sauce

What makes this Mushroom spaghetti is the slightly tart yet still creamy Mushroom Pasta Sauce. And it is all down to one secret ingredient aka orange juice. The combination of mild sweetish cream, tart orange juice and earthy mushrooms is JUST SO GOOD.

I imagine a tiny hint of orange zest or nutmeg will only enhance the flavors of the Orange Mushroom Pasta Sauce even more.

Yeap, drop everything and make this creamy mushroom gluten free pasta recipe like yesterday.

How To Cook Mushroom Pasta

  • Step 1. Cook gluten free pasta and set aside.
  • Step 2. Sauté the mushrooms till soft and starting to caramelize.
  • Step 3. Add the rocket (arugula) and allow to soften.
  • Step 4. Stir in the orange juice and milk, then cook for 1 min till well combined.
  • Step 5. Switch off the heat and stir in the parmesan, seasoning and pasta.

That is it! Your Mushroom Pasta in 5 easy steps!!!

This creamy orange mushroom pasta is completed with rocket, parmesan and fresh orange juice. So simple and oh so good. Recipesfromapantry.com

Mushroom Pasta Sauce Tips

  • Feel free to use any type of mushrooms to your preference and even a mixture of mushrooms.
  • Clean the mushrooms well before you start slicing them.
  • Make sure the mushrooms are sliced rather than halved or quartered as they cook quicker this way.
  • For maximum flavor make sure the mushrooms start to caramelize before you add the cream.

Gluten Free Mushroom Spaghetti Tips

A few tips to make sure your Mushroom Spaghetti Recipe turns out super awesome.

  • Grate the Parmesan finely so that it melts easily.
  • Add the Parmesan after you switch off the heat, and then just gently stir it in till it melts.
  • Cook your gluten free spaghetti or pasta right before you are ready to serve it so it does not clump together.

fresh white mushrooms inside brown paper to be used in mushroom masala

Make Regular Mushroom Pasta 

It’s so easy to make this into a regular pasta dish. Simply replace the gluten free pasta with regular pasta with of your choice.

This creamy orange mushroom pasta is completed with rocket, parmesan and fresh orange juice. So simple and oh so good. Recipesfromapantry.com

 So yeap, this Orange Mushroom Pasta Sauce is creamy, sweetish salty, citrusy and with the addition of pasta becomes filling, easy and light on the wallet. Feel free to drop everything and make it now.

Mushroom Pasta Variations

You can easily customize this dish to perfectly suit your taste. Here are just a few suggestions to get you started;

Flavor Variations

  • Spinach
  • Cream
  • Nutmeg
  • Garlic powder
  • Shredded asiago 
  • Broccoli

Topping Ideas

  • Chopped radishes
  • Sliced green onions
  • Chopped parsley
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Chili flakes
  • Crunchy fried garlic
  • Black pepper
  • Sunflower seeds

This creamy orange mushroom pasta is completed with rocket, parmesan and fresh orange juice. So simple and oh so good. Recipesfromapantry.com

What To Serve With Mushroom Pasta

Air Fryer Green Beans.

Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli.

Cucumber Tomato Salad.

More Mushroom Recipes

If you like mushrooms, you’ve got to try these delicious recipes;

Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto With Pumpkin.

Air Fryer Mushroom Steaks.

Instant Pot Mushroom Ramen.

Tanzanian Mushroom Curry.

 Creamy Orange Polenta with an Orange Mushroom Sauce,

10 Min Weeknight Mushroom Ramen.

And for even more pasta love, check out this asparagus mushroom pasta recipe.

🍄Yeap, there are a whole lot of mushroom recipes on this blog!🍄 

Thank you for reading my gluten free mushroom spaghetti recipe post. And please come visit again as I continue dreaming up recipes, traditional African recipes, African fusion recipes, Sierra Leone recipes, travel plans and much more for you.

Originally published in June 2017 and updated October 2019.

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This creamy orange mushroom pasta is completed with rocket, parmesan and fresh orange juice. So simple and oh so good. Recipesfromapantry.com
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5 from 6 votes

Creamy Orange Mushroom Pasta

You will love the delicious flavor combinations in this creamy mushroom pasta.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegetarian, Western
Servings: 4
Calories: 485kcal
Author: Bintu Hardy

Ingredients

  • 14 oz (400g) gluten-free spaghetti or other pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb (450g) mushrooms cleaned and sliced
  • 5.3 oz (150g) rocket / arugula washed
  • 4 tbsp orange juice
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk
  • 6 tbsp grated parmesan
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Cook gluten-free pasta according to packet instructions and set aside somewhere warm.
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the mushrooms for about 10 mins till soft and starting to caramelise.
  • Add the arugula and fry for a min till it is softened.
  • Then quickly stir in orange juice and milk and cook over medium heat for 1 min till the liquids are well combined.
  • Switch off the heat and stir in the parmesan and season.
  • Mix in the pasta and serve immediately.
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Notes

Mushroom Pasta Sauce Tips

  • Feel free to use any type of mushrooms to your preference and even a mixture of mushrooms.
  • Clean the mushrooms well before you start slicing them.
  • Make sure the mushrooms are sliced rather than halved or quartered as they cook quicker this way.
  • For maximum flavor make sure the mushrooms start to caramelize before you add the cream.

Gluten Free Mushroom Spaghetti Tips

A few tips to make sure your Mushroom Spaghetti Recipe turns out super awesome.
  • Grate the Parmesan finely so that it melts easily.
  • Add the Parmesan after you switch off the heat, and then just gently stir it in till it melts.
  • Cook your gluten free spaghetti or pasta right before you are ready to serve it so it does not clump together.

What To Serve With Mushroom Pasta

Air Fryer Green Beans.
Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli.
Cucumber Tomato Salad.

 

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 212mg | Potassium: 623mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1089IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 2mg

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