Mushroom Mint Pasta Salad

Vegetarian
Health score
6%
Mushroom Mint Pasta Salad
35 min.
12
474kcal

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Looking for a delicious and vegetarian-friendly pasta dish that's perfect for any occasion? Look no further than this mouth-watering Mushroom Mint Pasta Salad! This delectable recipe is not only vegetarian but also serves as a crowd-pleasing side dish, antipasti, starter, or snack for any gathering. With a delightful blend of flavors and a satisfying texture, it's sure to impress both veggie lovers and meat-eaters alike.

Prepared in just 35 minutes, this recipe yields a generous 12 servings, making it an ideal choice for potlucks, parties, or family dinners. Each serving comes with a moderate 474 calories, providing a hearty yet guilt-free indulgence. The star of this dish is the combination of 16-ounce packages of button mushrooms and farfalle (bow tie) pasta, which are cooked to al dente perfection and then tossed in a luxurious cream sauce infused with fresh mint and a hint of sweetness.

The preparation is straightforward and requires minimal equipment—a bowl, frying pan, pot, and slotted spoon. By following the step-by-step instructions, you'll create a dish that boasts a perfect balance of protein, fat, and carbs, with a caloric breakdown that's sure to please any health-conscious cook.

Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or looking to elevate your next dinner party, this Mushroom Mint Pasta Salad is a versatile and scrumptious choice that won't disappoint. So why not give it a try and discover a new favorite vegetarian dish that's as delightful to make as it is to eat?

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce mushrooms sliced
  • 16 ounce farfalle pasta (bow tie)
  • 10 sprigs mint leaves fresh
  • pinch pepper black
  • quart cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil divided
  •  onion sliced
  • pinch salt 
  • 1.5 teaspoons granulated sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • pot
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  2. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Cool, transfer to a large bowl, and toss with 3 tablespoons olive oil.
  3. Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Place mushrooms and onions in the skillet. Cook and stir until lightly brown. Gradually pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously.
  5. Place the mint sprigs in the skillet. Cook and stir 5 minutes.
  6. Mix sugar into the cream sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Remove the mint sprigs with a slotted spoon. Stir in the cooked pasta until well coated.

Nutrition Facts

Calories474kcal
Protein7.29%
Fat63.02%
Carbs29.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.92
Glycemic Load
12.73
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
11.073912962623%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.26mg
Hesperetin
0.08mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.12mg
Isorhamnetin
1.84mg
Kaempferol
0.24mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
7.44mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:473.66kcal
23.68%
Fat:33.72g
51.87%
Saturated Fat:18.9g
118.13%
Carbohydrates:35.75g
11.92%
Net Carbohydrates:33.47g
12.17%
Sugar:6.11g
6.79%
Cholesterol:89.11mg
29.7%
Sodium:30.5mg
1.33%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.77g
17.54%
Selenium:29.96µg
42.8%
Vitamin A:1195.46IU
23.91%
Manganese:0.42mg
21.17%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
19.71%
Phosphorus:160.94mg
16.09%
Copper:0.26mg
12.77%
Vitamin B3:2.11mg
10.57%
Vitamin B5:0.98mg
9.78%
Potassium:337.86mg
9.65%
Vitamin E:1.43mg
9.51%
Fiber:2.28g
9.12%
Vitamin D:1.34µg
8.92%
Magnesium:33.3mg
8.33%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.28%
Calcium:71.67mg
7.17%
Zinc:0.99mg
6.6%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.53%
Folate:24.3µg
6.08%
Vitamin K:5.43µg
5.17%
Vitamin C:4.25mg
5.15%
Iron:0.9mg
5.03%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.36%
Source:Allrecipes