Garlic Butter Pasta with Roasted Broccoli & Mushrooms
Savor tender whole wheat penne tossed in rich garlic butter sauce, complemented by savory roasted broccoli and mushrooms.
Ingredients
- 1 head broccoli, washed and chopped
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1/2 tablespoon dried Italian herbs or 2 tbs. fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, etc)
- 8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
- 8 ounces mushrooms, washed and sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (2 cloves)
- 1/2 tablespoon flour
- sea salt
- sharp, hard cheese for topping (like Parmesan)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss broccoli with 1 tsp oil and Italian herbs; season with salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and slightly crispy.
- Cook whole wheat penne pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, melt 3 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms and season generously with salt. Cook, stirring often, for 15-20 minutes until mushrooms are tender and lightly browned.
- Stir in 1 tbsp minced garlic and 1/2 tbsp flour with the mushrooms. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the mushrooms. Stir to combine. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in the roasted broccoli. Top generously with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy broccoli, ensure it's well-drained and not overcrowded on the baking sheet.
- Use fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for a more vibrant flavor profile.
- Reserve pasta water to help create a smooth, emulsified sauce that coats the pasta perfectly. Allergens: Wheat, Milk. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Use fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for a more vibrant flavor profile.
- Reserve pasta water to help create a smooth, emulsified sauce that coats the pasta perfectly. Allergens: Wheat, Milk. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.