Fettuccine with Shiitake Mushrooms & Basil

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EatingWell reader Sidra Goldman of Washington, D.C., contributed this fresh-tasting whole-wheat pasta recipe. Lemon zest accents the basil beautifully.

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Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
6 cups
Nutrition Profile:
Healthy Aging Low-Sodium High-Fiber Vegetarian Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced (1 1/2 cups)

  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, juice

  • ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste

  • 8 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine, or spaghetti (see Ingredient note)

  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil, divided

  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, (1 ounce)

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil for cooking pasta.

  2. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over low heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute. Add mushrooms and increase heat to medium-high; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.

  3. Meanwhile, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 9 to 11 minutes or according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.

  4. Add the pasta, the reserved cooking liquid, Parmesan and 1/4 cup basil to the mushrooms in the skillet; toss to coat well. Serve immediately, garnished with remaining basil.

Tips

Ingredient Note: Whole-wheat pastas are higher in fiber than white pastas. They can be found in health-food stores and some large supermarkets.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, Fall 2004

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

314 Calories
11g Fat
47g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups
Calories 314
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 7g 26%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 12g 24%
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Vitamin A 379IU 8%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Folate 40mcg 10%
Sodium 332mg 14%
Calcium 124mg 10%
Iron 2mg 13%
Magnesium 92mg 22%
Potassium 218mg 5%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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