Winter Greens and Mushroom Pasta

Health score
43%
Winter Greens and Mushroom Pasta
20 min.
4
345kcal

Suggestions


As the chill of winter settles in, there's nothing quite like a warm, comforting bowl of pasta to lift your spirits. Our Winter Greens and Mushroom Pasta is the perfect dish to embrace the season's bounty while keeping your meals light and nutritious. With a delightful combination of earthy cremini mushrooms, vibrant dandelion greens, and the rich creaminess of ricotta cheese, this recipe is a celebration of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this delicious side dish, antipasti, or even a satisfying starter that serves four. The angel hair pasta serves as a delicate base, allowing the sautéed vegetables to shine. The addition of toasted croutons adds a satisfying crunch, while the fresh parsley brings a burst of color and freshness to the plate. With only 345 calories per serving, this dish is not only indulgent but also mindful of your health.

Whether you're hosting a cozy dinner party or simply looking for a quick weeknight meal, this Winter Greens and Mushroom Pasta is sure to impress. It's a wonderful way to incorporate seasonal greens into your diet, making it a perfect choice for those who appreciate both flavor and nutrition. So gather your ingredients, and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • ounces angel hair pasta 
  • ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 0.3 cup croutons plain crushed toasted
  • bunch dandelion greens chopped
  • 0.3 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves 
  • large garlic clove minced
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  •  leek light white green chopped
  • 0.3 cup olive oil divided
  • ounces radicchio thinly roughly chopped
  • 0.5 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese low-fat

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a large frying pan over high heat.
  3. Add mushrooms and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in leek and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Add greens, radicchio, and salt and cook until just warm, about 1 minute (add a bit of water if pan starts to scorch).
  5. Toss pasta, vegetables, and reserved pasta water together. Top with dollops of ricotta, croutons, a drizzle of remaining 2 tbsp. oil, and parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Calories345kcal
Protein12.27%
Fat37.83%
Carbs49.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
52
Glycemic Load
14.69
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
19.013043250727%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
36mg
Delphinidin
2.18mg
Apigenin
10.79mg
Luteolin
10.84mg
Kaempferol
0.67mg
Myricetin
0.8mg
Quercetin
8.98mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:344.93kcal
17.25%
Fat:14.51g
22.32%
Saturated Fat:2.05g
12.82%
Carbohydrates:43.05g
14.35%
Net Carbohydrates:40.4g
14.69%
Sugar:4.18g
4.65%
Cholesterol:4.92mg
1.64%
Sodium:646.77mg
28.12%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.59g
21.18%
Vitamin K:174.88µg
166.55%
Selenium:42.91µg
61.3%
Manganese:0.65mg
32.44%
Copper:0.54mg
27.17%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.38%
Vitamin E:2.89mg
19.26%
Phosphorus:173.91mg
17.39%
Vitamin A:825.23IU
16.5%
Vitamin B3:3.21mg
16.07%
Folate:63.24µg
15.81%
Potassium:508.79mg
14.54%
Vitamin C:11.91mg
14.44%
Vitamin B5:1.17mg
11.74%
Fiber:2.64g
10.57%
Iron:1.9mg
10.53%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.28%
Magnesium:40.93mg
10.23%
Zinc:1.51mg
10.05%
Calcium:97.49mg
9.75%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.53%
Source:My Recipes