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How to Cook ‘You’ll Never Believe It’s Healthy’ Creamy Mushroom Linguine

ByKimberly Turner

creamymushroomlinguine.jpgThis is so delicious! Easier & quicker than making an Alfredo from scratch! Add tofu or chicken breast to add more protein to this dish…Awesome! ~Kimberly Edwards 😀

Type: Pasta
Serve With: Fresh, crusty bread
Prep Time: 8 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Yield: Enough for 3-4 people

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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 box linguine — 450 g box; whole wheat linguine, or any other shape you prefer
  • 1 onion — Chopped
  • Approximately 12–15 mushrooms — Sliced, or more if you like
  • 1/3 cup skim milk — Use cream for a richer dish
  • 1/2 pkg low-fat cream cheese — Use whole fat if you prefer a richer dish
  • 1 cup broth — Chicken, vegetable, or whichever broth you prefer
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic — Finely minced; if using dried, approximately 1/4 tsp
  • 2 tbsp parsley — Finely chopped; if using dried, approximately 1/2 tsp
  • 1 bay leaf — Optional
  • 2 shakes cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp + sea salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions:
1. Fill a stock pot 3/4 full of water, add bay leaf and 1 tbsp sea salt, and heat on high to a rolling boil. Then add pasta and cook on medium high heat until it is al dente.

2. While waiting for water to boil, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large frying pan on medium heat.

3. Add chopped onions, mushrooms and sautee on medium heat for 5 min stirring frequently.

4. Add minced garlic and sautee on medium low heat for approximately 5-7 min, or until mushrooms are tender.

5. Add cream cheese, milk and broth and allow cheese to melt into sauce, stirring continuously.

6. Add cayenne pepper, pepper and salt to taste.

7. A few minutes before pasta is finished cooking, add chopped parsley.

8. Drain pasta in a colander, put back into stock pot and pour 1 tbsp oil over pasta. Toss pasta to coat well with oil.

9. Serve linguine topped with creamy mushroom sauce and fresh, crusty bread.

10. Enjoy!

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I hope you enjoyed today’s installment of Cooking With Kimberly! Until next time…

Eat Deliciously,

Kimberly Edwards 😀

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