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Weeknight Mushroom and Kale Pasta

Here's a great quick and easy weeknight dinner that even if you or your family isn't a fan of mushrooms, you might be surprised. This Mushroom and Kale Pasta is so tasty and pairs well with a simple side salad.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces whole-wheat pasta boiled and drained according to pasta directions
  • 1 ounce mushrooms dried
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 shallots diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 2 cups kale with big stems removed and cut into strips
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated

Instructions

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  1. In a small pot, add the dried mushrooms and cover with water (minimum of 1 ½ cups). Bring to a boil and cook until the mushrooms have softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain while reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Dice the cooked mushrooms (I do this by using culinary scissors).
  2. In a sauté pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the shallots, mushrooms, and garlic to the pan and cook while stirring for 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Pour in the white wine and turn up the heat so the mixture comes to a boil. Cook until the wine almost completely boils off, about 3 to 4 minutes (if you are doubling this recipe, it will take longer).
  4. Pour in the 1 cup of the reserved mushroom cooking liquid and cook until reduced by half.
  5. Turn the heat back down to medium and add the heavy cream, kale, salt, and pepper to the pan. Cook until the sauce thickens, 2 to 3 more minutes. Fold in the noodles, garnish with Parmesan, and serve.

Notes

  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
  • Nutrition Facts Weeknight Mushroom and Kale Pasta Amount Per Serving Calories 492 Calories from Fat 234 % Daily Value* Fat 26g40%Saturated Fat 16g100%Cholesterol 84mg28%Sodium 361mg16%Potassium 425mg12%Carbohydrates 51g17%Fiber 1g4%Sugar 2g2%Protein 15g30% Vitamin A 4250IU85%Vitamin C 42.2mg51%Calcium 206mg21%Iron 2.9mg16% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 492
  • Calories from Fat 234
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 26g
  • 40%
  • Saturated Fat 16g
  • 100%
  • Cholesterol 84mg
  • 28%
  • Sodium 361mg
  • 16%
  • Potassium 425mg
  • 12%
  • Carbohydrates 51g
  • 17%
  • Fiber 1g
  • 4%
  • Sugar 2g
  • 2%
  • Protein 15g
  • 30%
  • Vitamin A 4250IU
  • 85%
  • Vitamin C 42.2mg
  • 51%
  • Calcium 206mg
  • 21%
  • Iron 2.9mg
  • 16%