Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Creamless Mushroom Pasta

INGREDIENTS:
  • 12 Ounces Whole Wheat Rotini
  • 1 1/2 Cup Oyster Mushrooms- Stems Removed and Sliced
  • 1 Cup Vegetable Broth
  • 1 Cup White Wine
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter- Divided
  • 1 Pound Baby Portobello Mushrooms- Chopped
  • 8 Ounces White Button Mushrooms- Chopped
  • 4 Large Shallots- Minced
  • 4 Garlic Cloves- Minced
  • 2 Tablespoons Sage- Chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons Flour
  • 1/2 Cup Flat Leaf Parsley- Chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Fresh Grated Parmesan
DIRECTIONS:
  • Prepare rotini according to package and set aside.
  • Heat one tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add portobello and button mushrooms and let sit without stirring until browned on one side, around 5 minutes.
  • Stir and let other side sit until browned, around another 4 minutes.
  • Add shallot, sage, oyster mushrooms, reduce heat to low, and cook until soft and fragrant.
  • Add last tablespoon of butter, let melt , add flour, and stir rapidly until flour mixture becomes paste.
  • Slowly pour vegetable broth and white wine into mixture and whisk rapidly.
  • Cook over medium-low heat, whisking until mixture thickens into consistency of gravy.
  • Add parsley, stirring until wilted.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper to taste and serve over pasta, topped with fresh grated parmesan.
This dish has the full flavor of a traditional cream-based sauce without the calories. It's a delightful vegetarian option sure to please. Enjoy!

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