Creamy Lion's Mane Pasta by Golden Cap Farm
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Indulge in comfort while nourishing your body with this creamy pasta featuring lion’s mane mushrooms.
Known for their meaty texture and potential brain-boosting properties, lion’s mane adds both substance and wellness benefits to this dish.
Gently sautéed and folded into a velvety cream sauce, the mushrooms bring a rich, umami depth that pairs beautifully with al dente pasta. The result is a meal that feels indulgent yet wholesome — satisfying your cravings while supporting focus, memory, and overall well-being. Perfect for a cozy dinner that’s as good for you as it is delicious.
| Serving | 2 |
| Duration | 25 mins |
INGREDIENTS
- 200gm - Lion's Mane Mushrooms (sliced or torn) / Oyster Mushrooms
- 160gm - Pasta (any)
- 2 Cloves, minced - Garlic
- 1 small, finely chopped - Shallot or 1/4 Onion
- 1 Tbsp (15gm) - Butter
Vegan Substitute: Dry sauté mushrooms without any oil
- 1 Tbsp (15gm) - Olive Oil / Avocado Oil
- 150ml - Heavy cream
Vegan Substitute: Hummus / Nut butter
- 30gm grated - Parmesan Cheese
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Fresh Parsley - Chopped for garnish
- Optional : 2 Tbsp - White Wine / Shiitake mushroom stock
METHOD
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al-dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté mushrooms: Heat olive oil and butter (omit butter for vegans) in a pan; add mushrooms and sear until golden and tender (5-6mins), then season lightly.
- Add aromatics: Stir in shallots and garlic; sauté 1-2 minutes until fragrant, deglazing with white wine (or mushroom stock) if using.
- Make cream sauce: Reduce heat, add cream (or vegan substitute as above) and simmer 2-3 minutes, then stir in parmesan (omit this for Vegans) and a splash of pasta water to loosen.
- Toss and serve: Add pasta to the sauce; toss to coat evenly, season with salt and pepper, top with parsley and more parmesan (or nuts / grated dried shiitake powder)
