Pasta with Mushroom and Zucchini Sauce

Health score
20%
Pasta with Mushroom and Zucchini Sauce
40 min.
8
394kcal

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Pasta with Mushroom and Zucchini Sauce: A Delicious and Versatile Dish!

Discover the delightful flavors of this Pasta with Mushroom and Zucchini Sauce, a mouth-watering recipe that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a side dish, lunch, main course, or main dish, this dish is sure to impress. With a balanced caloric breakdown of 15.88% protein, 26.19% fat, and 57.93% carbs, it's a nutritious option for your table.

This recipe comes together in just 40 minutes, making it a fantastic choice for busy weeknights or when you're expecting guests. It serves 8 people, ensuring there's enough for all to enjoy. Each serving contains 394 kcal, providing a satisfying and hearty meal without the need for hours of preparation.

To create this delectable dish, you'll need a variety of fresh ingredients, including farfalle (bow tie) pasta, fresh mushrooms, zucchini, garlic, half-and-half cream, and an onion. A food processor, frying pan, and pot are the essential equipment you'll need to whip up this tasty meal. The process begins with finely chopping the mushrooms, zucchini, and onion in a food processor, followed by sautéing them in butter and simmering until tender.

While the vegetables are cooking, you'll boil the pasta to al dente perfection. Finally, you'll combine the cooked pasta with the simmered vegetables, creating a rich and creamy sauce that's sure to have everyone asking for seconds.

Indulge in the exquisite taste of Pasta with Mushroom and Zucchini Sauce and elevate your culinary experience. This versatile dish is a must-try for any cooking enthusiast looking to add a new favorite to their recipe collection.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • tablespoons cake flour 
  • pound farfalle pasta (bow tie)
  • pound mushrooms fresh
  • pound mushrooms fresh
  • cloves garlic minced
  • cups half and half 
  •  onion 
  • 10  zucchini 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Roughly chop zucchini and onion and process mushrooms, zucchini and onion in a food processor until finely chopped.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and chopped vegetables. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes, until tender and juicy.
  3. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  4. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  5. Stir flour into vegetables. Stir in cream or milk and season to taste.
  6. Let simmer 10 minutes more, then toss with cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Calories394kcal
Protein15.88%
Fat26.19%
Carbs57.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.88
Glycemic Load
19.79
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
25.738695590392%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
4.42mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:394.24kcal
19.71%
Fat:11.87g
18.26%
Saturated Fat:6.48g
40.52%
Carbohydrates:59.06g
19.69%
Net Carbohydrates:53.37g
19.41%
Sugar:12.98g
14.42%
Cholesterol:28.7mg
9.57%
Sodium:88.79mg
3.86%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.19g
32.39%
Selenium:49.71µg
71.02%
Vitamin C:48.03mg
58.22%
Manganese:1.05mg
52.58%
Vitamin B2:0.84mg
49.67%
Phosphorus:362.93mg
36.29%
Potassium:1232.03mg
35.2%
Copper:0.67mg
33.53%
Vitamin B6:0.65mg
32.73%
Vitamin B3:6.27mg
31.34%
Vitamin B5:2.65mg
26.49%
Folate:93.42µg
23.35%
Magnesium:92.48mg
23.12%
Fiber:5.69g
22.76%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.71%
Zinc:2.46mg
16.39%
Vitamin A:792.01IU
15.84%
Iron:2.3mg
12.77%
Calcium:124.87mg
12.49%
Vitamin K:11.7µg
11.14%
Vitamin E:0.61mg
4.07%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.77%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%
Source:Allrecipes