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Creamy Pasta Shells with Mushrooms, Green Beans & Pine Nuts

Foodie Loves Fitness, Adapted from the Essential Vegetarian cookbook
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Servings 6
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz [whole wheat] small pasta shells
  • 1 TBSP olive oil
  • 1/4 onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 large portobello mushroom cap thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup vegetable stock
  • 6 oz green beans trimmed and thinly sliced diagonally
  • 3 TBSP chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes cut into strips
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
  • 1/4 cup grated pecorino romano
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to directions. Drain and return to the pot.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened. Add the portobello slices and string beans and cook for about 5 minutes or until the veggies are slightly tender, stirring often.
  • Pour in the white wine, veggie stock and cream. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Mix the sauce in with the pasta. Add basil, pine nuts, grated cheese, and sun-dried tomato slices and toss to combine well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 11gFat: 23gFiber: 7g
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