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Mushroom and Ricotta Pasta

Dive into this decadent Mushroom and Ricotta Pasta dish any night of the week. A quick and easy pasta dish made with sauteed mushrooms and leeks in a creamy ricotta sauce topped with fresh grated parmesan cheese!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: mushrooms, quick dinners, ricotta cheese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 451kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 oz penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and thinly sliced
  • 10 oz button mushrooms cleaned and sliced
  • 1 leek ends trimmed and roughly chopped
  • 2/3 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup creme fraiche
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese finely grated
  • fresh chopped parsley for garnish if desired
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Instructions

  • In a deep sided large skillet heat two tablespoons of olive oil. Add the mushrooms and give a really good shake. Cook the mushrooms down until they are soft and golden, about 5 - 6 minutes. Add the sliced garlic to the pan and stir around for about a minute.
  • Add the leeks to the mushrooms and stir well. Cook until the leeks are soft and golden, about 5 more minutes.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, stir and reduce by half, about 5 minutes. Add the ricotta cheese and the creme fraiche. Whisk well to avoid any lumps. Season with salt, pepper and dired oregano. Stir well.
  • While the sauce is cooking, cook and drain the pasta according to the package.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir well over low heat for about one minute. Remove from heat and serve topped with fresh parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Mushroom and Ricotta Pasta
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 451 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 26mg9%
Sodium 975mg42%
Potassium 461mg13%
Carbohydrates 51g17%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 18g36%
Vitamin A 613IU12%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 198mg20%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.