Penne with Wild Mushrooms

Vegetarian
Health score
10%
Penne with Wild Mushrooms
45 min.
6
231kcal

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Embark on a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite Penne with Wild Mushrooms, a scrumptious vegetarian dish that promises to enchant your taste buds. This delectable recipe, which serves six, can be prepared in just 45 minutes, making it perfect for a quick and impressive side dish, antipasti, starter, or snack. Each serving contains only 231 calories, ensuring you can indulge guilt-free.

The star of this dish is a harmonious blend of wild or cultivated mushrooms, cooked to perfection in a rich, creamy sauce made with half-and-half, leek, and fragrant sage. The earthy flavors of the mushrooms are beautifully balanced by the hint of freshness from the sage and the richness of the dairy, creating a symphony of flavors that is both comforting and sophisticated.

Served alongside penne pasta, cooked to al dente perfection, this dish offers a delightful texture contrast that will keep you coming back for more. The pasta is tossed in the aromatic mushroom sauce, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor. The addition of freshly ground black pepper adds a subtle kick, elevating the dish to new heights.

Whether you're hosting a casual dinner party or looking to impress your guests with a quick yet elegant side, Penne with Wild Mushrooms is sure to be a hit. Its versatility and simplicity make it a must-try for any cooking enthusiast looking to expand their vegetarian recipe repertoire. So why wait? Let's get cooking and savor the flavors of this Italian-inspired delight!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • teaspoon butter 
  • teaspoons sage fresh minced
  • 0.8 cup half and half 
  • 0.8 cup leek thinly sliced ( 1 large)
  • pound mushrooms wild coarsely chopped
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • ounces penne pasta (tube-shaped uncooked
  • teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Heat oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add leek to pan; cook 2 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in sage; cook 30 seconds, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add mushrooms; cook 10 minutes or until liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add half-and-half; cook until liquid is reduced to 6 tablespoons (about 2 minutes). Stir in salt and pepper.
  5. Remove from heat; keep warm.
  6. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  7. Drain.
  8. Place in a large bowl.
  9. Add mushroom mixture to pasta; toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts

Calories231kcal
Protein14.33%
Fat28.25%
Carbs57.42%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.33
Glycemic Load
12.36
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
14.701304404632%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.3mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:231.27kcal
11.56%
Fat:7.39g
11.37%
Saturated Fat:3.04g
19.03%
Carbohydrates:33.79g
11.26%
Net Carbohydrates:31.53g
11.47%
Sugar:4.19g
4.66%
Cholesterol:12.38mg
4.13%
Sodium:419.78mg
18.25%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.43g
16.86%
Copper:2.39mg
119.45%
Selenium:32.02µg
45.74%
Manganese:0.52mg
26.23%
Vitamin B2:0.39mg
22.94%
Vitamin B3:3.45mg
17.26%
Phosphorus:169.8mg
16.98%
Vitamin B5:1.4mg
14.01%
Potassium:390.01mg
11.14%
Fiber:2.26g
9.02%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.69%
Magnesium:34.42mg
8.61%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.55%
Zinc:1.07mg
7.16%
Vitamin K:7.4µg
7.04%
Folate:27.74µg
6.93%
Iron:1.23mg
6.81%
Vitamin A:314.28IU
6.29%
Calcium:54.71mg
5.47%
Vitamin E:0.58mg
3.89%
Vitamin C:3.19mg
3.87%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.49%
Vitamin D:0.15µg
1.01%
Source:My Recipes