Whip up these Garlic Butter Mushrooms with Thyme in under 30 minutes for the ultimate buttery, garlicky comfort dish. Loaded with golden toasted breadcrumbs and rich herb flavor, this easy recipe might just become your new favorite weeknight dinner (or anytime indulgence).
It’s quick, it’s simple, and it packs serious flavor with minimal ingredients. The garlic butter sauce is downright addictive—no one’s saying no to this one. Serve it up with some crusty bread, a glass of wine, and maybe just one fork… because you might not want to share.

Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
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8 ounces spaghetti
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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½ cup fresh French style breadcrumbs
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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8 tablespoons unsalted butter
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8 tablespoons unsalted butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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8 ounces cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
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8 ounces cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
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4 sprigs fresh thyme
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4 sprigs fresh thyme
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and cook, stirring, until browned and toasted, about 3-5 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
- Melt butter in the skillet over low heat, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the butter starts to foam. Add garlic to the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in mushrooms and thyme, and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and browned, about 3-5 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve pasta immediately, topped with mushroom-butter mixture and breadcrumbs, garnished with parsley, if desired.
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