This decadent dish is deceivingly low in calories, but packed with fiber. Pair this with a well-rounded salad to complete the meal.
Tip: Use a nonstick pan when cooking mushrooms. Because they’re like little sponges, they will soak up any oil you would use to sauté them.
Ingredients
Directions
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1Boil Water
Bring large pot of water to boil over high heat to cook pasta.
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2Prepare portobello mushrooms
Clean portobello mushrooms: Remove and discard stems from each mushroom. Then, using spoon, scrape black gills from underside of each mushroom and discard gills. Cut each portobello mushroom in half; thinly slice each half.
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3Cook mushrooms
In large nonstick pan over high heat, add portobello mushroom slices. Stirring constantly, cook until portobello mushrooms are softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-high and add in sliced white mushrooms. Stirring occasionally, cook until white mushrooms are also soft, 10 to 12 minutes.
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4Cook pasta
Meanwhile, add pasta to boiling water. Cook for amount of time package directions indicate for al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water for later use and drain pasta in colander.
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5Add ingredients to mushrooms
When mushrooms are softened, reduce heat to low and stir in cream cheese, sour cream, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir and let cook 1 to 2 minutes until cream cheese is melted. Stir in reserved pasta water and remove from heat.
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6Serve
Add cooked pasta into the sauce and use tongs to combine. Divide into 4 portions, garnishing each portion with Parmesan cheese and remaining fresh thyme. Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Makes four servings
- Name Value
- Grams per serving 347
- Calories 450
- Carbohydrates 75
- Protein 27g
- Fat 9g
- Saturated Fat 3.5g
- Sodium 540mg
- Fiber 10g
Recipe courtesy of Mindful by Sodexo