Creamy Mushroom Pasta with White Beans
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22 title: Creamy Mushroom Pasta with White Beans
33 servings: 3
4-changelog: Added white beans (240 g drained cannellini) for protein. Stirred in with broth before cream. Calorie estimate up to about 780 kcal per adult portion.
4+changelog: Scaled to real package sizes after first cook. Penne 180g -> 250g (half a 500g pack). Mushrooms 400g -> 500g (two 250g packs). Kochsahne deliberately reduced 150ml -> 125ml (was good at this level). All other ingredients scaled up about 20%. Added Feldsalat with Knorr dressing packet as vegetable side.
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7-Bring a #pot{} of well-salted water to a boil. Cook @penne or farfalle{180%g} for ~{1%minutes} less than the packet says. Reserve a ladleful of pasta water before draining.
7+Bring a #pot{} of well-salted water to a boil. Cook @penne or farfalle{250%g} for ~{1%minutes} less than the packet says. Reserve a ladleful of pasta water before draining.
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9-Heat @olive oil{15%ml} and @butter{15%g} together in a large #pan{} over medium-high heat. Add @mushrooms{400%g}(cremini or button, sliced) in a single layer — do not crowd. Cook undisturbed ~{4%minutes} until golden on one side, then stir and cook ~{2%minutes} more. They need to brown, not steam.
9+Heat @olive oil{18%ml} and @butter{18%g} together in a large #pan{} over medium-high heat. Add @mushrooms{500%g}(cremini or button, sliced) in a single layer — do not crowd. Cook undisturbed ~{4%minutes} until golden on one side, then stir and cook ~{2%minutes} more. They need to brown, not steam. Work in two batches if your pan is not large enough.
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11-Reduce heat to medium. Add @onion{1}(small, diced) and cook ~{3%minutes} until softened. Add @garlic cloves{3}(minced) and @dried thyme{5%g}, cook ~{1%minutes}.
11+Reduce heat to medium. Add @onion{1}(medium, diced) and cook ~{3%minutes} until softened. Add @garlic cloves{4}(minced) and @dried thyme{6%g}, cook ~{1%minutes}.
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13-Pour in @vegetable broth{150%ml}, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in @white beans{240%g}(cannellini, drained and rinsed). Simmer ~{3%minutes} until beans are warmed through. A few will break down into the sauce — that is fine and helps thicken it.
13+Pour in @vegetable broth{180%ml}, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in @white beans{290%g}(cannellini, drained and rinsed — about one full 400g tin). Simmer ~{3%minutes} until beans are warmed through. A few will break down into the sauce — that is fine and helps thicken it.
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15-Add @Kochsahne{150%ml}(or single cream), stir to combine, and simmer gently ~{2%minutes} until slightly thickened. Stir in @Parmesan{30%g}(grated). Season with @salt{} and @black pepper{}.
15+Add @Kochsahne{125%ml}(or single cream), stir to combine, and simmer gently ~{2%minutes} until slightly thickened. Stir in @Parmesan{35%g}(grated). Season with @salt{} and @black pepper{}.
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17-Add drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if too thick. Stir in @baby spinach{80%g} and let it wilt for ~{30%seconds}.
17+Add drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if too thick. Stir in @baby spinach{100%g} and let it wilt for ~{30%seconds}.
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19+While the pasta finishes, make the salad dressing. Empty @Knorr Salatdressing{1}(any flavor) into a small jar or bowl. Add water, oil and vinegar as directed on the packet. Shake or whisk until combined.
20+-- Dressing: use olive oil from the bottle already on the counter. Quantity per packet instructions.
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22+Toss @Feldsalat{100%g}(rinsed and dried) with the dressing just before serving.
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19-Serve with extra Parmesan and chopped parsley for adults.
24+Serve pasta with extra Parmesan and chopped parsley for adults. Feldsalat on the side.
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2126 -- For Cozy: serve before adding parsley. Mushrooms can be chopped smaller before cooking if texture is an issue — they will melt into the sauce. Mash a spoonful of beans into her portion if she eyes them.
22--- Calories: about 780 kcal per adult portion, about 450 kcal for Cozy.
27+-- Calories: about 940 kcal per adult portion, about 540 kcal for Cozy.
2328 -- Leftovers: sauce thickens in the fridge. Reheat gently with a splash of broth or milk on the hob.
24--- DGE: hits legumes, dairy, and grain in one dish. Add a simple cucumber or tomato salad on the side for more vegetables.
29+-- DGE: hits legumes, dairy, and grain in one dish. Feldsalat adds the vegetable segment.