Saturday, 9 August 2014

Cheesy mushrooms pasta

Serves 4
each serving is  :
½ Syns on Extra easy
½ Syns on Green
17 ½  Syns on Original

Preparation time : 20 min
Cooking time : under 50 min


  • 500 g Portobello or large field mushrooms , thickly sliced 
  • 2 level tsp wholegrain mustard
  • 4 garlic cloves , peeled and sliced
  • 150 ml vegetable stock 
  • 350 g dried pasta
  • 110 g medium  fat/reduced fat soft cheese with garlic and herbs ( eg Philadelphia Light with garlic and herbs )
  • 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh tarragon or basil
  • 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
  • finely grated zest of 1 lemon 
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

  1. Put the mushrooms  ,mustard , garlic and stock into a saucepan.
  2. Bring to boil and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until the stock has nearly all evaporated and the mushrooms are soft.
  3. Meanwhile cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.
  4. Drain and add to the mushrooms along with the cheese , chopped herbs and lemon zest. 
  5. Toss to mix well.
  6. Season to taste nas serve immediately .



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