Pasta with Mushrooms, Tomatoes and Basil
For a fast, flavourful vegetarian dinner, make this easy to-prepare pasta dish, featuring mushrooms; available year round.
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Servings
4Prep Time
10 minutesCook Time
10 minutesIngredients
- 2 Cups penne or short pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound fresh whole small mushrooms
- 2 1/2 Cups chopped ripe tomatoes (2 large)
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoons pepper
- 1/4 Cups chopped fresh basil
- grated parmesan cheese to taste
Directions
Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile in large non-stick skillet heat oil over medium high heat; saute mushrooms with garlic 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper; sauté 2-3 minutes or just until softened. Add basil and drained pasta; toss to mix well. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired and garnish with basil leaves.
Nutrients Per Serving
Per ServingCalories: 321Protein : 11.9 gFat: 8.3 gCarbohydrates: 51.8gDietary Fibre: 5.9g
