Delicious and simple shell pasta and mushroom recipe

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook shell pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

Drain pasta, reserving a cup of pasta water.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and Italian herb mix, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add sliced mushrooms and cook until browned and tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in tomato paste and frozen green peas, cooking until heated through.

Pour in water with dissolved chicken stock cubes and bring to a simmer.

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine.

If the mixture is dry, add reserved pasta water gradually until desired consistency is reached.

Stir in grated mozzarella cheese and chopped parsley, mixing well.

Season with crushed black pepper and salt to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley and cheese if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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