Whole Wheat Penne with Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Cream Sauce
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 253.5
- Total Fat: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 642.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 51.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.1 g
- Protein: 9.0 g
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Introduction
Just made up this recipe and HAD to share it! It is so good!! Caramelized onions, spinach, earthy mushrooms in a luscious cream sauce-- give it a try! Just made up this recipe and HAD to share it! It is so good!! Caramelized onions, spinach, earthy mushrooms in a luscious cream sauce-- give it a try!Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
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1 Whole Onion, cut into strips
2 tbsp Olive Oil
2 cups Fresh Mushrooms, sliced (I like a combo of Shiitake and Baby Bella)
1.25 c. Fat Free Half and Half
1 clove Garlic, minced
12 oz. Whole Wheat penne
2 cups fresh Baby Spinach
1 tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Red Pepper Flakes, to taste
Directions
1. In a large saucepan, cook onion and olive oil on medium-low heat. Continue cooking for 30-40 minutes, adding a little water to prevent burning, if necessary.
2. When onions are golden brown and sticky, turn heat to medium and add mushrooms and 2 tbsp water. Add salt to taste and saute until mushrooms are soft.
3. Add 1.25 cups fat-free half and half and garlic. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer.
4. Meanwhile, cook penne according to package instructions. Drain.
5. Add pasta back to pot and pour in cream sauce. Over medium-low heat, add spinach and 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar. Stir to wilt spinach and serve immediately.
Serving Size: 6
2. When onions are golden brown and sticky, turn heat to medium and add mushrooms and 2 tbsp water. Add salt to taste and saute until mushrooms are soft.
3. Add 1.25 cups fat-free half and half and garlic. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer.
4. Meanwhile, cook penne according to package instructions. Drain.
5. Add pasta back to pot and pour in cream sauce. Over medium-low heat, add spinach and 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar. Stir to wilt spinach and serve immediately.
Serving Size: 6