Anyhow, this rotini with creamy mushroom sauce can be done in a flash, it is simple and extremely flavorful. From start to finish, however long the pasta takes to boil, you can be done with this sensational and satisfying dish. I would say 20 minutes tops!
YIELD: 6 SERVINGS TOTAL TIME: 20 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb Whole Wheat Rotini Pasta
2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
20 oz sliced fresh portobello mushrooms,
1 cup white wine, Pinot Grigio
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
8 oz package Mascarpone cheese
2 shallots, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
Fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp Celtic salt, or to taste
Pepper flakes, optional
DIRECTIONS:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large sauce pan, over medium to high heat, add the oil, chopped garlic and shallots. If using the pepper flakes add at this stage. Cook for about 2 minutes until the shallots and garlic are slightly golden.
- Add the mushrooms and cook for about 3-5 minutes until soften, like in the pictures. Add the wine and reduce by half, this should take about 3-4 minutes. Add the Marscarpone and stir until it has been combined. Add the Parmesan cheese, salt and combine.
- Add the cooked pasta and fresh parley and sprinkle some extra Parmesan cheese if you like.
- Serve while still warm.