Whole Grain Spaghetti With Brussels Sprouts And Mushrooms Recipes

WHOLE-WHEAT PASTA WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water; drain pasta and return to pot.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat half the oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 6 minutes. Add mushrooms to pasta. Reduce skillet heat to medium and add remaining oil, brussels sprouts, and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until brussels sprouts are soft, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Add brussels sprouts mixture and lemon zest to pasta. Stir in enough reserved water to create a thin sauce that coats pasta. Add lemon juice; season to taste with salt and pepper.

WHOLE GRAIN SPAGHETTI WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and place in a large serving bowl. Toss with 1/2 cup cheese.
• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the Brussels sprouts, onions, mushrooms, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the creme fraiche, vegetable broth, lemon juice and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer and stir until the mixture forms a creamy sauce, about 2 minutes. Stir in 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
• Pour the sauce over the pasta, add the almonds and toss until coated. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and serve.

WHOLE GRAIN SPAGHETTI WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• *Cook's Note: To toast the almonds, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven until lightly toasted, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely before using.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and place in a large serving bowl. Toss with 1/2 cup cheese.
• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the Brussels sprouts, onions, mushrooms, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the creme fraiche, vegetable broth, lemon juice and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer and stir until the mixture forms a creamy sauce, about 2 minutes. Stir in 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
• Pour the sauce over the pasta, add the almonds and toss until coated. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and serve.