Creamy Mushroom Basil Pasta

Creamy Mushroom Basil Pasta

Enjoy our vegetarian recipe Creamy Mushroom Basil Pasta by feastr. Ideal to lose weight. Balanced and very tasty.

Nutritional information:

Calories3202 kJ (765 kcal)
Protein41 g
Fat32 g
Carbohydrates71 g
Fiber16 g

Utensils:

cutting board, plate, chef's knife, pasta colander, spatula, non-stick frying pan, Spoon, bowl, pot, cooking spoon

Recipe instructions:

1

Coarsely chop the onion and tofu and finely dice the garlic. Put the tofu in one bowl and onions and garlic in a second one.

  • 1 Onion, red (~ 3 oz)
    1 Onion, red (~ 3 oz)
  • 3.5 oz Tofu
    3.5 oz Tofu
  • 1 Garlic clove (~ 0.1 oz)
    1 Garlic clove (~ 0.1 oz)
2

Slice the mushrooms and set aside.

  • 3.5 oz Mushrooms
    3.5 oz Mushrooms
3

Heat the canola oil in a non-stick frying pan over high heat. Fry the tofu for approx. 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Turn the heat to medium, add the garlic, onion, and thyme and continue to fry until the onions turn translucent.

  • 1 tsp Canola oil
    1 tsp Canola oil
  • ½ tsp Thyme leaves, dried
    ½ tsp Thyme leaves, dried
4

Add the mushrooms and fry for approx. 5 minutes until the mushrooms are golden brown.

    5

    Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.

    • 3.5 oz Farfalle, whole grain
      3.5 oz Farfalle, whole grain
    6

    Deglaze with vegetable broth and let simmer for approx. 5 minutes. Stir in the cream cheese and let simmer for 2 more minutes. Turn of the heat and season with salt and pepper.

    • 2⁄3 cup Vegetable broth
      2⁄3 cup Vegetable broth
    • ¼ cup Cream cheese
      ¼ cup Cream cheese
    • Salt
      Salt
    • Black pepper
      Black pepper
    7

    Spoon the pasta into the sauce and serve. Chop the basil and top your pasta with it.

    • 10 leaves of Basil, fresh (~ 0.1 oz)
      10 leaves of Basil, fresh (~ 0.1 oz)
    8

    Enjoy your meal!