A Happy New Year and a few new recipes to create. Sun-dried Tomatoes & Mushroom Pasta makes an introduction to rich and umami flavors that comes together in a few simple steps. Intense concentration of flavors of Sun-dried Tomatoes & earthy meaty Mushrooms are infused into a creamy Pasta sauce. Simple but yet providing a beautiful savory dish.
Sun-dried Tomatoes carry an intense mildly sweet and tart flavor profile on the palate. They are tomatoes that have lost their water content during a drying process which causes the flavors to intensify. The concentration in flavor packs a punch when incorporated into recipes and a perfect addition to any recipe. Find it in your local market in the pasta sauce isle and this is one find you will never forget.
There are many types of Mushrooms available in the world of cooking. A common staple in many homes and is a perfect alternative to a protein packed dish. With an earthy, woodsy and meaty profile ranging from mild to intense. You either love them or you don’t. Pairs well with most dishes consisting of Beef, Chicken & Pork and if you are anyone like me, a good Pasta Dish. Providing a perfect vegetarian dish that can be dressed up for a fancy dinner with friends or family or dressed down or simply enjoy it on its own.
Sun-dried Tomatoes & Mushroom Pasta delivers a mild sweetness but umami Pasta Sauce. Sun-dried Tomatoes and Mushrooms are sautéed with simple ingredients of Garlic and seasonings while releasing their natural flavors. Cream of Mushroom with the additional Heavy Cream add creaminess to the dish. Delivering rich flavors that pairs well with any Pasta of your choice. Serve with Crusty warm Bread and a glass of Red or White Wine. This is as simple as it gets and only you can experience it. Simply by preparing it in the comfort of your home.
Sun-dried Tomatoes & Mushroom Pasta
Equipment
- Pot
- Deep Skillet
- Cutting Board
- Knife
Ingredients
Produce
- 12 oz Baby Bella Mushrooms Cleaned and sliced.
- 5 Cloves of Garlic Chopped or Minced.
- 3 Green Onions Slivered.
Dairy
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 tbsp Butter
Pantry
- 1 can Cream of Mushroom
- 1/4 cup Julienne Cut Sun-Dried Tomatoes with Oil
- 8 oz Linguini Pasta May substitute for your preferred Pasta.
Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Garlic Herb Seasoning No Salt
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 2 tbsp McCormick Umami Seasoning with Mushrooms and Onion All Purpose Seasoning May substitute for your preferred Seasoning.
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Oil
- Olive Oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare Pasta according to directions on package.
- Reserve 1 cup of Pasta water prior to draining if you are making this prior to preparing sauce.
Sundried Tomato & Mushroom Sauce
- Heat Skillet on medium/high.
- Add a generous amount of Olive Oil and Butter into Skillet.
- Once Butter is melted, add Garlic and begin sautéing stirring consistently to release aromatics.
- Add Sun-dried Tomatoes & Mushrooms and continue sautéing together for 5-7 minutes or until Mushrooms are tender.
- Pour in Cream of Mushroom, Heavy Cream and 1 cup of reserved Pasta Water and stir until comes together and creamy.
- Add Garlic Herb Seasoning, Onion Powder, Umami Mushroom Seasoning & Black Pepper. Continue to stir to incorporate ingredients.
- Lower cooking temperature to medium low. Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes stirring periodically. Midway through cooking cycle, taste to see if additional seasonings are needed.**If sauce is too thick, you may add additional cream to thin out to desired consistency.
Serving
- Add Pasta directly into sauce and toss to incorporate.
- Place a generous portion on a serving dish and top off with slivers of Green Onion.
