- Calories 301
- Caloriesfromfat 21%
- Fat 7.1g
- Satfat 3.9g
- Monofat 1.9g
- Polyfat 0.7g
- Protein 10.4g
- Carbohydrate 49.4g
- Fiber 3.1g
- Cholesterol 16mg
- Iron 3.2mg
- Sodium 441mg
- Calcium 32mg
Penne with Mushroom Sauce
Serve this rich dish with a warm baguette and the red wine you opened for the sauce.
How to Make It
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, and carrot; sauté 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add wine; cook 10 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates. Stir in thyme, pepper, and consommé. Bring to a boil; cook until reduced to 1 cup (about 3 minutes). Strain though a sieve into a bowl; discard solids. Keep consommé mixture warm.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, and sauté 5 minutes. Add reserved consommé mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Combine water and cornstarch. Add cornstarch mixture and salt to pan; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute. Combine sauce and pasta, tossing to coat. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
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