Garlic Mushroom Pasta Bake Recipes

GARLIC MUSHROOM PASTA RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta to al dante in boiling salted water according to box instructions. Keep 1 cup of the pasta cooking water then drain the pasta.
• In a large skillet, heat the olive and butter over medium-high heat, add the shallots and garlic and cook, tossing regularly for 2 to 3 minutes (manage the heat so that the garlic does not burn).
• Add all the mushrooms and toss them around in the pan for a couple of minutes, adding another drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Season with a good pinch of kosher salt, black pepper and the rosemary. Cook the mushrooms for about 7 to 10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until they turn color and release their juices.
• Add the tomato paste, wine and about ½ to 3/4 cup of the pasta cooking water. Cook over medium heat for about 4 to 5 minutes (this becomes your mushroom pasta sauce).
• Add the cooked pasta to the mushroom sauce. Toss to combine. If needed add a little bit more of the pasta cooking water.
• Stir in Parmesan cheese and finish with a sprinkle of parsley, walnuts and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately!

GARLIC MUSHROOM PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat halve the oil in a large frying pan.
• Fry the garlic and mushrooms over a high heat until just browned adding more oil if necessary.
• remove the pan from the heat and stir in the spinach.
• Meanwhile cook the pasta in a large pan of lightly salted water according to the packet instructions until just tender. Drain well and rinse under cold water.
• Preheat the oven to 190°C, 375°F, gas 5.
• Heat the butter in a pan, then stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute
• Gradually add the milk, whisking all the time. simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
• Stir in the cheese and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Stir the pasta into the cheese sauce and add the mushroom and spinach mixture.
• Spoon into a large ovenproof dish and top with tomatoes.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbling.