Portabella Mushroom Pasta Toss

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 15

Delicious Portabella Mushroom Pasta Toss recipe for a healthy meal

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 red onion
	2 garlic cloves , smashed or chopped
	2 tablespoons olive oil
	5 portabella mushroom caps , scrubbed and sliced into strips or diced
	fresh basil , snipped , to taste
	1 jar marinara sauce ( make sure it 's cheeseless ) or ( 26 ounce ) jar pasta sauce ( make sure it 's cheeseless )
	16 ounces whole wheat pasta , any shape

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

464

Sugar

11g

Fat

10g

This Portabella Mushroom Pasta Toss is the perfect weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, but still delicious and satisfying. This recipe combines savory portabella mushrooms with a tomato-based sauce and whole wheat pasta for a healthy and flavorful pasta dish. Whether you're a vegetarian or just looking to reduce your meat intake, this recipe is a great option that doesn't sacrifice flavor.

Instructions

1.	Cook pasta according to package directions.
2.	In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened.
3.	Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until tender and browned.
4.	Pour in the jar of marinara or pasta sauce, and stir to combine. Heat through for about 5 minutes.
5.	Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet. Toss until well coated and heated through.
6.	Sprinkle snipped basil on top and serve immediately.

PROS

This pasta toss is flavorful, easy to make, and is a great way to get a variety of nutrients from the mushrooms and whole wheat pasta.

It’s also a great vegetarian option that can be adapted to be vegan if using a vegan pasta sauce.

CONS

This dish may not be suitable for those with mushroom allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Portabella Mushroom Pasta Toss is packed with nutrients! Portabella mushrooms are low in calories and high in fiber, potassium, and Vitamin B-6, while whole wheat pasta is high in fiber and contains more nutrients than white pasta. The dish is also free from cheese, making it a lighter meal option.