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Looking for easy pasta recipes? My 5-Ingredient Penne Pasta with Portobello Mushrooms dish is not only delicious but it is also vegetarian and vegan. This dish is great for busy weeknights and anyone who wants some meatless Monday inspiration. Penne pasta recipe is good for the whole family, especially the picky toddlers! Also, 5-Ingredient Penne Pasta is best after a long day when you don’t want to have to think about dinner.
Easy pasta dishes like this are good foundations to build on. When you learn to make a cooked pasta dish using short ingredient lists, it will help bring out your creative side in the kitchen when you’re ready to create new recipes. Olive oil and salt are generally a pantry staple which is an added bonus. This is a healthy pasta dish using simple ingredient
1.In a large pot of salted water, start by cooking the penne according to the package directions. While the pasta cooks, start on the mushrooms.
2. Preheat the grill pan, over medium-low heat then add the olive oil. Season the portobello mushrooms on both sides with a touch of salt and Italian seasoning. Then add them to the pan, flipping every 5 minutes. Total cook time for the mushrooms should be about 17-18 minutes. The mushrooms will be done when you press on the center with the tongs and it is juicy and more soft. Remove from pan and set aside. Slice or cube when adding to the pasta.
3. When the penne is al dente, drain the pasta water and then add it back to the pan. 4. Add the spinach leaves and sun-dried tomatoes to the hot pasta. Then add the portobello mushrooms. Gently toss to combine. Season with additional salt if needed.
5.Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove top using a large skillet.
Tips: Here is a couple of tips on Portobello Mushrooms: – You will want to remove the stems. – Spray them with water to get any excess dirt off of them and then lay them on baking sheet to dry. – Store Portobello’s whole versus slicing them. They will stay fresher longer if you keep them whole.
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