Meal Kit
Mushroom Parmesan Penne Pasta
with oregano and baguette
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Justin Paruszkiewicz
On most nights, a bowl of creamy pasta with savory mushrooms is perhaps the best thing ever. This heavenly dish starts with al dente penne pasta covered with a Parmesan cream sauce. It's topped with said mushrooms, sautéed shallots, and tomatoes. This dish is an elegant reminder that elevated comfort food doesn't have to take a lot of time.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 6 oz. Cremini Mushrooms
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5 oz. Penne Pasta
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1 Mini Baguette
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
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4 oz. Light Cream
- 1 Shallot
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1 oz. Shaved Parmesan
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 0.125 oz. Oregano
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Nutrition (per serving) oPNLZYOX
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Calories750
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Carbohydrates105g
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Fat27g
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Protein23g
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Sodium1600mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Colander
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Peel and halve shallot. Slice halves into thin strips.
Mince garlic.Cut mushrooms into 1/4" slices.Halve tomatoes.Stem and coarsely chop oregano. -
2 Cook the Vegetables
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add shallot and half the garlic (reserve remaining for bread) to hot pan and cook until soft and aromatic, 1 minute.
Add mushrooms and stir occasionally until beginning to brown, 2-3 minutes.Add tomatoes, oregano, 1/2 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper and stir occasionally until softened, 2-3 minutes.Transfer vegetables to a plate. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean. -
3 Make the Cream Sauce
Return pan used to cook vegetables to low heat. Add cream to hot pan and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add Parmesan (reserve a pinch for garnish) and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir constantly until thickened, 3-4 minutes.Remove from burner.While sauce cooks, cook pasta. -
4 Cook the Penne
Add pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente, 10-12 minutes.
Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander and return to pot.Add cream sauce and vegetables to pot and stir until thoroughly combined.If sauce is too dry, add reserved pasta water 1 Tbsp. at a time until desired consistency is reached.While pasta cooks, toast baguette. -
5 Toast Baguette and Finish Dish
Halve baguette and place on prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush with 1 tsp. olive oil and top with remaining garlic, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper.
Toast in hot oven until golden brown, 7-9 minutes.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing pasta with remaining Parmesan. Bon appétit!
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