Low Carb Whole Wheat Triple Mushroom Pasta Recipes

LOW CARB PASTA

Steps:

• Combine the dry ingredients together add the egg and water and mix well.
• It will be a sticky dough.
• Divide the dough in half.
• Take a half at a time and dust your work surface with protein powder.
• Liberally dust the dough and roll out very very thin on your work surface.
• Fold the dough in half and cut into strips with a very sharp knife.
• Place the cut strips on to a dry towel and let them air dry for 2 hours.
• To cook drop noodles into boiling salted water.
• Use a large pot- water foams.

WHOLE WHEAT PASTA WITH SPINACH, MUSHROOMS, AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed, al dente. Drain when done and return to pan.
• In a large sauce pan, heat oil to medium and saute mushrooms and garlic.
• Add tomatoes, chicken, and italian seasoning and simmer an additional 2 minutes.
• Add fresh spinach and cooked pasta.
• Add salt and pepper as desired.
• Heat through and serve immediately topping with parmesan or feta.
• (You could also use raw diced chicken and cook that first instead of using the cooked chicken.).

TUNA CASSEROLE WITH WHOLE-WHEAT PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Cook the pasta in boiling water for 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine the parmesan cheese and Italian bread crumbs and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine all of the other ingredients and then stir in the pasta.
• Pour the mixture into a lightly oiled baking dish (9 x 12 inches) and then spread it evenly.
• Sprinkle the parmesan and breadcrumb mixture over the casserole.
• Bake for 45-50 minutes.

MUSHROOM BOLOGNESE WITH WHOLE WHEAT PENNE

Steps:

• In a large, heavy pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and saute the onion, carrots, celery and garlic, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the mushrooms and red wine and cook until the wine has almost evaporated, 12 to 15 minutes. Add the tomato paste, stirring occasionally until the mixture is lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. add the chicken broth to loosen pan renderings. Add the half and half and salt and allow the sauce to simmer until it is thick and creamy, 10 to 15 minutes.
• While the sauce is cooking, prepare pasta according to package directions, omitting the fat and salt.
• To serve, top 1 cup cooked pasta with 3/4 cup Bolognese and sprinkle with 1 1/2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese.