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Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Enjoy a quick and creamy Mushroom Pasta ready in under 15 minutes. Perfect for date nights and simple meals.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Diet: Vegetarian
Allergen: Dairy, Gluten
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 441kcal
Author: Dannii Martin

Ingredients

  • 150 g of Whole wheat pasta
  • 3 Shallots
  • 4 Garlic clove crushed
  • 250 g of Mushrooms sliced (any kind)
  • 1 teaspoon of Olive oil
  • 30 g of Parmesan
  • 6 tablespoons of Reduced fat crème fraîche
  • 2 tablespoons of Fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.5 Lemon (zest only)
  • Ground black pepper
  • Fresh parsley (to serve)
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Instructions

  • Add 150 g of Whole wheat pasta to a pan of boiling water and simmer for 12 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tsp of Olive oil in a frying pan and add 3 Shallots, 4 Garlic clove and 250 g of Mushrooms and gently cook for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in 6 tablespoons of Reduced fat crème fraîche, 30 g of Parmesan, 2 tablespoons of Fresh parsley and zest of 0.5 Lemon. Stir and simmer for a minutes.
  • Drain the pasta and top with mushroom sauce, Ground black pepper and Fresh parsley.

Notes

  • If you want to add some extra protein, you could grill some chicken, chop it up and stir it into the finished sauce.
  • Add some extra greens by stirring in some spinach a couple of minutes before the sauce is cooked.
  • Add some extra vegetables by adding some frozen peas or sweetcorn at the same time as cooking the pasta.
  • A little bit of truffle oil drizzled over the finished dish adds loads of extra flavor and makes it a bit more special.
  • For an extra rich flavor, add a splash of white wine.
  • Make this recipe gluten free by swapping the spaghetti for your favorite gluten free pasta.
  • Use a variety of mushrooms to add plenty of different textures and flavors.
  • This dish is best made from fresh as the sauce can separate when defrosted and reheated.
  • When using Parmesan, try to grate it fresh rather than using a bag of pre-grated cheese, as you will have a much stronger flavor.
  • To make this mushroom pasta even quicker, use some fresh pasta which is ready in a few minutes.
  • If you like your food spicy, then add a sprinkle of red chilli flakes on top before serving.
  • Add a splash of olive oil to the pan before serving for an extra boost of flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 289mg | Potassium: 817mg | Fibre: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 660IU | Vitamin C: 26.9mg | Calcium: 284mg | Iron: 4.4mg

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