iTz noT Penne Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauce: A Wholesome and Comforting Dish

Iqra Shaikh 03.August.2025 0 comments

iTz noT Penne Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauce: A Wholesome and Comforting Dish

Introduction:

This iTz noT Penne Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauce is an easy and delicious comforting meal. With earthy mushrooms and a decadent creamy sauce, this is a perfect recipe for a warm and cozy dinner.

This pasta with a creamy mushroom sauce is a simple and comforting meal. This dish full of earthiness from the mushrooms and creaminess from the sauce is perfect for a cold-weather meal!

Ingredients:

1 pack iTz noT Penne Pasta
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
250g mushrooms (such as button, cremini, shiitake, etc.), sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup (120 mL) of heavy cream (or coconut cream for a dairy-free option)
1/4 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, for optional garnish, plus more to serve
Fresh thyme leaves, chopped
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

In a nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add onion; cook until softened and translucent, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
Incorporate the mushrooms and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have yielded most of their moisture and are lightly golden brown.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
Blend in heavy cream and the veggie broth ingredient. Simmer on low flame stirring occasionally and simmer for 5 mins till sauce thickens a little.
Add the parmesan cheese (if using) and fresh thyme. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Cook iTz noT Penne Pasta according to package directions, during the time that the sauce is simmering.
Reserve the pasta, then transfer it directly to the sauce.
A good toss will coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
Spoon into bowls immediately and garnish with more grated Parmesan cheese and fresh thyme, if desired.

Nutritional Benefits:

iTz noT Penne Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauce 280cal — 25g carbs — 9g protein — 4g sugar — 10g fibre — 19g fat. Packed with goodness and feeling like pasta yet keeping you healthy and balanced. For this tasty flourless dish, iTz noT Penne Pasta adds a low-carb and gluten-free base.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

Provides Good Source of Fiber: iTz noT Penne Pasta provides a good source of fibre that is important for digestion and overall gut health.
High in B Vitamins: Mushrooms are a good source of B vitamins, which are necessary for energy production and brain health.
Filling and Satisfying: The creamy sauce and healthy components really do make this a filling and hearty meal.
Versatile: This recipe can also be easily modified — toss in some cooked chicken or spinach to bulk up on protein, or green goodness!

How to Include This Pasta in Your Diet:

Existential Beef: This recipe is surprisingly quick to make for something so Savory and flavourful — a perfect weeknight indulgence.
Vegetarian option: A great option without sacrificing flavour or satisfaction.
Customizable: You can play around with the types of mushrooms you use or add a splash of white wine for an extra depth of flavour.

Tips:

Place heavy cream for a lighter sauce, though the sauced will be thinner because of this.
Make sure you brown the mushrooms very nicely before adding the liquids because that will really develop their flavour.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for a maximum of 2 days.

My version of this iTz noT Penne Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauce makes for an easy, comforting, and healthy dish that you can include in your regular weekly meal plan. Savour the different flavours and have a nutritious meal!

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