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Penne Rigate with Mushrooms & Tomatoes

Sneak in those vegetables with this Italian dish that's both nutritious and tasty.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Kid-Friendly, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 430kcal
Author: Rowena Dumlao-Giardina

Ingredients

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  • 1 yellow onion medium, sliced into 1/8 inch rings
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 ounces chanterelle mushrooms or baby bella (crimini) mushrooms
  • 12 cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red wine optional vegetable broth
  • 12 ounces whole-grain penne or whole-wheat, substitute with ziti
  • 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • bunch of parsley fresh, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano cheese or parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

  • Over medium-low heat, cook onions in a large skillet with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil until caramelized.
  • When the onions are caramelized, add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Add mushrooms and cooked for about 5 minutes. Allow most of the liquid to evaporate.
  • Turn the heat up to medium. Add the tomatoes then after about 5 minutes, add the red wine or broth. Maintain the medium heat for about 20 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
  • In the meantime, while waiting for the sauce to thicken, over high heat, boil a large pot of water for the pasta. When the water boils, add about 1 teaspoon salt then the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente or according to directions on the package.
  • When the pasta is cooked, drain but save a 1/2 cup of the water used in cooking.
  • In the saucepan with the sauce, add the cooked pasta, and, pasta water and toss.
  • Season with salt and pepper. If needed, add some of the water used for cooking the pasta.
  • Add the parsley, drizzle with additional extra-virgin olive oil if desired and sprinkle with Parmigiano Reggiano before serving.

Notes

Caramelized onions add loads of flavor to just about any dish, especially pasta. Don't rush it, caramelizing takes time. Typically this process takes about 25 - 30 minutes and should be a rich brown color.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 250mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 14
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SmartPoints (Freestyle): 14
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 14