Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:1 hr 25 minsServings:6
Active Time:10 mins
Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:1 hr 25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:6
Servings:
6
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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1(6-ounce)blockfeta cheese2(8-ounce)packagessliced cremini mushrooms(about 6 cups)2shallots, thinly sliced (about ⅔ cup)¼cupextra-virgin olive oil1tablespoonchoppedfresh thyme, plus more for garnish12ounceswhole-wheat rotini(about 4 cups)2cupsunsalted vegetable broth½cupdrywhite wine½cupheavy cream½cupwater1tablespoongratedgarlic½teaspoonground pepper⅛teaspoonsalt¼cup choppedfresh parsley2teaspoonssherry vinegar
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Ingredients
1(6-ounce)blockfeta cheese
2(8-ounce)packagessliced cremini mushrooms(about 6 cups)
2shallots, thinly sliced (about ⅔ cup)
¼cupextra-virgin olive oil
1tablespoonchoppedfresh thyme, plus more for garnish
12ounceswhole-wheat rotini(about 4 cups)
2cupsunsalted vegetable broth
½cupdrywhite wine
½cupheavy cream
½cupwater
1tablespoongratedgarlic
½teaspoonground pepper
⅛teaspoonsalt
¼cup choppedfresh parsley
2teaspoonssherry vinegar
Directions

Bake, uncovered, stirring once, until the mushrooms have softened, about 30 minutes.

Remove from oven; arrange 12 ounces rotini in an even layer over the mushroom mixture. Add 2 cups broth, ½ cup each wine, cream and water, 1 tablespoon garlic, ½ teaspoon pepper and ⅛ teaspoon salt; stir until combined.

Nutrition InformationServing Size: 1⅓ cupsCalories 539, Fat 25g, Saturated Fat 9g, Cholesterol 33mg, Carbohydrates 64g, Total Sugars 5g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 20g, Fiber 8g, Sodium 525mg, Potassium 506mg
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1⅓ cupsCalories 539, Fat 25g, Saturated Fat 9g, Cholesterol 33mg, Carbohydrates 64g, Total Sugars 5g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 20g, Fiber 8g, Sodium 525mg, Potassium 506mg
Serving Size: 1⅓ cups
Calories 539, Fat 25g, Saturated Fat 9g, Cholesterol 33mg, Carbohydrates 64g, Total Sugars 5g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 20g, Fiber 8g, Sodium 525mg, Potassium 506mg
Frequently Asked QuestionsAbsolutely. You can use oyster, shiitake or maitake mushrooms, or any other kind you like. And you can use a mix of them as well.You can reheat leftovers in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes (checking at 15-second intervals) or sauté them on the stovetop for 2 to 5 minutes. You may need to add a little water or oil. You can also reheat leftovers in a 350°F oven for about 15 minutes—just be sure to cover the dish with foil so the pasta doesn’t burn.This pasta has so much going for it that we’d just add a favoritebreador breadsticks and asalad.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. You can use oyster, shiitake or maitake mushrooms, or any other kind you like. And you can use a mix of them as well.
You can reheat leftovers in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes (checking at 15-second intervals) or sauté them on the stovetop for 2 to 5 minutes. You may need to add a little water or oil. You can also reheat leftovers in a 350°F oven for about 15 minutes—just be sure to cover the dish with foil so the pasta doesn’t burn.
This pasta has so much going for it that we’d just add a favoritebreador breadsticks and asalad.

EatingWell.com, August 2024
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SourcesEatingWell is committed to using high-quality, reputable sources—including peer-reviewed studies—to support the facts in our articles. Read about oureditorial policies and standardsto learn more about how we fact check our content for accuracy.U.S. Department of Agriculture. FoodData Central.Cheese, feta.U.S. Department of Agriculture. FoodData Central.Cheese, goat, semi-soft type.
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EatingWell is committed to using high-quality, reputable sources—including peer-reviewed studies—to support the facts in our articles. Read about oureditorial policies and standardsto learn more about how we fact check our content for accuracy.U.S. Department of Agriculture. FoodData Central.Cheese, feta.U.S. Department of Agriculture. FoodData Central.Cheese, goat, semi-soft type.
EatingWell is committed to using high-quality, reputable sources—including peer-reviewed studies—to support the facts in our articles. Read about oureditorial policies and standardsto learn more about how we fact check our content for accuracy.
U.S. Department of Agriculture. FoodData Central.Cheese, feta.U.S. Department of Agriculture. FoodData Central.Cheese, goat, semi-soft type.
U.S. Department of Agriculture. FoodData Central.Cheese, feta.
U.S. Department of Agriculture. FoodData Central.Cheese, goat, semi-soft type.