Description
This Garlic Mushroom Pasta is a rich and flavorful dish that combines an array of mushrooms, fresh herbs, and a splash of Merlot wine, all tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. It’s a hearty vegetarian meal that’s quick to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dry pasta (Toscani-shaped or your choice)
- Kosher salt
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 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, to taste
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup Merlot wine
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (Parmesan)
- 1/2 cup packed parsley, chopped
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- Red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta to al dente 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 oil 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 in the pan for a couple of minutes, adding another drizzle of olive oil if necessary. 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 change color and release their juices.
- Add the tomato paste, wine, and about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of the pasta cooking water. Cook over medium heat for about 4 to 5 minutes to create the mushroom pasta sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta to the mushroom sauce and toss to combine. If needed, add a bit more of the pasta cooking water.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and finish with a sprinkle of parsley, walnuts, and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately!
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
- Feel free to use any combination of mushrooms you prefer.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg