Linguine With Portabella Mushrooms and Broccoli

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 6
Linguine With Portabella Mushrooms and Broccoli recipe perfect for a healthy dinner
in Pasta

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 lb dried linguine
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves , minced
3/4 lb broccoli floret , cut into bite-sized pieces
2 portabella mushrooms , 3/4 pound , cut in half and sliced thin
3 tablespoons dry white wine ( you may substitute water or low-sodium canned beef broth ) or 3 tablespoons red wine ( you may substitute water or low-sodium canned beef broth )
2 cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt ( optional )
1/2 cup packaged fresh basil leaf , roughly chopped
1/2 cup pasta water
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
363
Sugar
6g
Fat
8g
Linguine With Portabella Mushrooms and Broccoli is a healthy, flavorful pasta dish that is perfect for a family dinner. This recipe combines fresh linguine with tender portabella mushrooms and crunchy broccoli florets, all in a rich tomato-based sauce spiked with garlic and red pepper flakes. With a dash of dry white or red wine and fresh basil, this dish is both comforting and sophisticated.

Instructions

1.Cook linguine according to package directions in a large pot of salted boiling water, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
2.Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add garlic, broccoli, and mushrooms, cooking for 10-15 minutes or until tender.
3.Deglaze the skillet with white or red wine, or low-sodium canned beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
4.Add diced tomatoes, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt (optional) to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
5.Add chopped basil leaves and 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water to the skillet and stir until combined.
6.Add drained linguine to the skillet and toss with the sauce until pasta is evenly coated.
7.Serve hot with grated parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

PROS

This recipe is a great way to sneak in some vegetables to your pasta.

The portabella mushrooms make it suitable for a vegetarian diet.

CONS

This recipe can take up to 30-40 minutes to prepare and cook.

Some people may not enjoy the texture of cooked broccoli.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Broccoli is a good source of fiber, vitamins C and K, and potassium.
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that may help prevent some cancers.
Portabella mushrooms have been shown to help with immune function and lower cholesterol levels.

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