Description
Mushroom & White Bean Pasta is a comforting, creamy dish that beautifully combines the earthy flavors of mushrooms and the creaminess of white beans. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, delivering hearty flavor with minimal effort. Serve it with friends and family for a delightful meal that evokes warmth and cherished memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms (cremini or button), sliced
- 1 can (15 oz) canned white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley), for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until golden brown (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add sliced mushrooms and white beans to the skillet. Cook until mushrooms are tender (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour in vegetable broth and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Combine the drained pasta with the mushroom mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired creaminess.
- Remove from heat; stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 10mg