Creamy Gluten Free Crispy Mushroom Penne
This creamy and lemony pasta with mushrooms and fresh herbs delivers a restaurant-worthy dish that’s easy to make at home.
Serves: 6
Calories: 480kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pkg Italpasta Gluten Free Penne Rigate
- ⅓ cup butter divided
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ lb mixed mushrooms sliced
- 2 shallots thinly sliced
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley divided
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives divided
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme divided
- ¾ tsp salt divided
- ¾ tsp pepper divided
- ¾ cup 35% whipping cream
- ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter and oil in large skillet set over medium-high heat; cook mushrooms, shallots, garlic, 1 tbsp (15 mL) each parsley and chives, ½ tbsp (7 mL) thyme, and ¼ tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper for 8 to 10 minutes or until mushrooms are golden brown and crispy. Transfer half of the mixture to small bowl; reserve and set aside.
- Add hot pasta and cream to skillet; cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until cream is slightly thickened and pasta is well coated. Meanwhile, cut remaining butter into cubes.
- Reduce heat to low; stir cubes of butter, ⅓ cup (75 mL) Parmesan, lemon zest, lemon juice, and remaining parsley, thyme, salt and pepper into skillet.
- Divide among 4 serving dishes. Top with reserved crispy mushroom mixture. Garnish with remaining Parmesan and chives.
Tips
- Muddle together remaining lemon zest and fresh herbs to create a fresh holiday cocktail.
- Save any extra Parmesan cheese, herbs, lemon and butter to toss with veggies for a flavourful side dish.
Nutritional Analysis
Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 510mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g