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Garlic Mushroom Pasta Recipe
This is hands-down the best rich and velvety mushroom pasta recipe without cream. Loads of mushrooms, garlic, shallots, and a little parmesan, tossed with perfectly cooked pasta, and a lighter silky-smooth sauce!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 4487 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dry pasta I used Toscani-shaped pasta
- kosher salt
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 shallots minced
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms sliced
- 8 ounces white mushrooms sliced
- 8 ounces portabella mushrooms roughly chopped
- black pepper
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 3 tablespoons of tomato paste
- ¼ cup Merlot wine
- ½ cup of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (Parmesan)
- ½ cup packed Parsley
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- Red pepper flakes to taste optional
Instructions
- Cook the pasta to al dante in boiling salted water according to box instructions. Keep 1 cup of the pasta cooking water then drain the pasta.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive and butter over medium-high heat, add the shallots and garlic and cook, tossing regularly for 2 to 3 minutes (manage the heat so that the garlic does not burn).
- Add all the mushrooms and toss them around in the pan for a couple of minutes, adding another drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Season with a good pinch of kosher salt, black pepper and the rosemary. Cook the mushrooms for about 7 to 10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until they turn color and release their juices.
- Add the tomato paste, wine and about ½ to 3/4 cup of the pasta cooking water. Cook over medium heat for about 4 to 5 minutes (this becomes your mushroom pasta sauce).
- Add the cooked pasta to the mushroom sauce. Toss to combine. If needed add a little bit more of the pasta cooking water.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and finish with a sprinkle of parsley, walnuts and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately!
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Notes
- If you're following the Mediterranean diet strictly, use whole wheat pasta. For a vegan option, omit the butter and use a vegan parmesan alternative or omit the cheese altogether.
- Visit our shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including olive oils and spices.
Nutrition Information
Calories
448.7kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
49.1g
(16%)
Protein
13.2g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
2.8g
(14%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
0.4mg
(0%)
Sodium
120.8mg
(5%)
Potassium
1011.4mg
(29%)
Fiber
4.7g
(19%)
Sugar
7.9g
(16%)
Vitamin A
822.6IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
57.6mg
(6%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 4487
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 448.7kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 49.1g | 16% |
| Protein | 13.2g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8g | 14% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 120.8mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 1011.4mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4.7g | 19% |
| Sugar | 7.9g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 822.6IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 57.6mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.