Mushroom Pasta

jays Blood Pressure Month 2, Dinner, Lunch, Month 8, Prediabetes Month 8

Mushroom Pasta

Mushroom Pasta

Serves: 4

Difficulty level: Easy

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
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Nutrition Per Recipe                                          kcal/g/mg

Energy 433
Protein 16.7 g
Fat Total 10.8 g
Saturated 2.2 g
Carbohydrates 65.8 g
Sugars 6.4 g
Dietary Fibre 5.5 g
Sodium 323.2 mg
Vitamin C 15.2 mg
Calcium 99.2 mg
Iron 3.5 mg
INGREDIENTS
50g (1.7 oz) breadcrumbs, 30g (1 oz) parmesan
2 tablespoons of olive oil
2 cloves of garlic
1 teaspoon of dried thyme (or a 3 sprigs of fresh thyme)
400g (14 oz) mixed mushrooms
1 teaspoon of dried chilli flakes
1 x 400g (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
300g (10.5 oz) penne pasta
DIRECTIONS

1.) Heat a pan on medium heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the breadcrumbs and grate 1 clove of garlic in and add the thyme. Toss until golden and crisp.

2.) Remove breadcrumbs. Chop the mushrooms and dry fry for 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon of oil, the other chopped garlic clove, and chilli flakes and continue to cook for 3 minutes.

3.) Keep stirring. Add in tomatoes and 1 cup of water. Turn down the heat and leave to simmer.

4.) Cook the pasta according to instructions. Drain and add to mushroom sauce. Season to taste and add the parmesan.

5.) Divide into 4 bowls. Serve.

6.) Vegans can leave out the parmesan or use a dairy free replacement.


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