Pasta con Funghi e Taleggio Recipe: Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Name: Pasta Con Funghi E Taleggio
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Zelli Trottole; 1/2 lb sliced shiitake mushrooms; 1 cup whole milk; 3/4 lb Taleggio cheese, cubed or sliced; 1 garlic clove, crushed; Olive oil, for sautéing; Sea salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Earthy, creamy, and full of depth.

By Giovanni Siracusa

@unpezzoditalia

November 10, 2025

By Giovanni Siracusa

Ingredients

1

lb Zelli Trottole
1/2

lb sliced shiitake mushrooms
1

cup whole milk
3/4

lb Taleggio cheese, cubed or sliced
1

garlic clove, crushed
Olive oil, for sautéing
Sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

TOTAL TIME

25 minutes

4 servings

Earthy, creamy, and full of depth, this pasta brings together the richness of Taleggio with the warmth of sautéed mushrooms. A simple northern Italian classic that's perfect for any night of the week.
It’s a reminder that the best dishes aren’t complicated, they’re about slowing down and letting simple flavors speak for themselves. For more from the Mediterranean kitchen, try Tagliatelle al Bolognese and Pasta Puttanesca — two weeknight classics that never disappoint. Pasta alla Norma is another must. Pour a glass of Gratsi White.

A table with a bottle of olive oil, a pepper grinder, a jar of salt, a glass carafe of milk, a box of Zelli pasta, a bowl of assorted mushrooms, a wedge of cheese, and a garlic clove.

STEP 1: In a large frying pan

In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until soft and lightly golden. Season with salt, black pepper, and the crushed garlic.

STEP 2: Lower the heat and pour

Lower the heat and pour in the milk. Add the Taleggio cheese, stirring gently as it melts into a smooth, creamy sauce. Let it simmer for a few minutes, just until the flavors come together.

A frying pan on a stove filled with sliced mushrooms being sautéed; the mushrooms are golden brown and glistening with oil.

A frying pan filled with sliced mushrooms in a creamy sauce, topped with several cubes of butter, sits on a stovetop, ready to be cooked further.

A grey pan filled with creamy mushroom sauce, containing sliced mushrooms in a thick, light-colored sauce, sits on a wooden surface.

STEP 3: Meanwhile, bring a large pot

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop in the trottole and cook until al dente.

STEP 4: Transfer

Transfer the pasta directly into the pan with the mushroom sauce. Toss to coat and let it finish cooking in the sauce for about a minute or two.

A pan filled with cooked curly pasta and sliced mushrooms in a creamy sauce, ready to be mixed together.

A close-up of creamy pasta with mushrooms in a light-colored pan, mixed with a metal spoon. The pasta is coated in a white sauce and the mushrooms are sliced and evenly distributed.

STEP 5: Serve

Serve immediately with an extra crack of black pepper and a drizzle of olive oil on top. Pour a glass of Gratsi White, breathe in the aroma, and enjoy how a few ingredients can create something so elegant. Buon Appetito!