Fettuccine with Shiitake Mushrooms and Basil

This fresh-tasting whole-wheat pasta dish is dressed up with mushrooms, basil, garlic and lemon zest. This dish is also quick, easy to make and flavorful, definitely a Spring meal. To get the simple-yet-divine recipe.

Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

(Make 4 serves)

Amount Per Serving (1 1/2 cups each): 311 Calories, 13 g. Protein, 44 g. Carbohydrates, 0 g added sugars, 8 g. Dietary Fiber, 11 g. fat ( 3 g. sat , 6 g. mono ), 9 mg. Cholesterol, 307 mg. Sodium, 125 mg. Potassium
Nutrition Bonus: Fiber (28% daily value), Calcium (14% dv).
Carbohydrate Servings: 2 1/2
Exchanges: 21/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. of extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 oz. of shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced (1 1/2 cups)
• 2 tsp. of freshly grated lemon zest
• 2 Tbsp. of lemon juice, juice
• 1/4 tsp. of salt, or to taste
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 8 oz. of whole-wheat fettuccine, or spaghetti
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, (about 1 oz.)
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, divided

Preparation:

• Bring a large-size pot of lightly salted water to a boil for cooking pasta.
• In large-size non-stick skillet over low heat, heat oil and cook garlic, stirring, about 1 min, until fragrant but not browned.
• Add mushrooms and increase heat to medium-high, cook, stirring occasionally, about 4-5 min, until tender and lightly browned.
• Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking liquid.
• Add pasta, reserved cooking liquid, Parmesan and 1/4 cup of basil to mushrooms in skillet, toss to coat well. Serve immediately, garnished with remaining basil.
• Tip: Whole-wheat pastas are higher in fiber than white pastas. They can be found in health-food stores and some large supermarkets.

Source : EatingWell

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