When I want to indulge in a hearty, satisfying pasta dish that doesn’t skimp on portion size, this Arugula and Mushroom Pasta Recipe is one of my favorites. The simple wine sauce is light and delicate, allowing for the wonderful earthy flavors of the mushrooms and peppery arugula to come through. This Weight Watchers pasta recipe also offers a very satisfying serving size, which I love.
I often like to top it with a bit of grated parmesan, but if you prefer to keep it vegan, you can skip it. The colorful vegetables will help bring out some fantastic flavors, so you won’t miss the meat. But if you insist on adding some additional protein, this dish works great with shrimp, chicken, or scallops.
Arugula and Mushroom Pasta Recipe
A fresh, earthy vegetarian pasta dish that is served in a buttery white wine sauce. Simple, healthy, delicious, and a wonderful Weight Watchers dinner recipe idea.
Ingredients
- 10 oz whole wheat pasta - uncooked
- 3 cups arugula
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms - sliced
- 1 small onion - finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves - minced
- 4 medium tomatoes - chopped
- ¾ cup chardonnay
- Juice from half a lemon
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp light butter
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- While pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in onions, and cook until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in mushrooms and garlic, and cook, while starting occasionally for about 4-5 minutes. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper. Then add in tomatoes, and cook until tomatoes begin to tenderize about 3 more minutes.
- Stir in the butter, lemon, and wine, and let cook, while stirring occasionally, until the wine reduces and the sauce begins to thicken.
- Remove from heat, add in arugula, and gently toss until the arugula is wilted. Pour over drained pasta, and top each dish with 1 tbsp parmesan.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 cupsCalories: 403 kcal (20%)Carbohydrates: 60 g (20%)Protein: 15 g (30%)Fat: 7 g (11%)Saturated Fat: 3.7 g (23%)Fiber: 9 g (38%)Sugar: 12.2 g (14%)
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I made this for dinner tonight And it Was fantastic! Huge hit with the family! Thank you so much for your recipes they are so helpful especially your vegetarian ones!