Penne with Mushrooms
Penne is tossed with a delicate olive oil and mushroom sauce, where garlic and sliced button mushrooms bring earthy flavor. Butter, fresh parsley, and grated Parmesan add richness and a fresh, cheesy finish, making this a simple pasta dish for a weeknight dinner or relaxed meatless meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Penne with Mushrooms, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 75 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place the penne pasta in the pot and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the garlic and mushrooms until the mushrooms are tender. Season with salt and pepper, and mix in the butter.
- 3
In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta and the mushroom mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with parsley to serve.
- Calories 312.54 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 12.89 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 23.09 g 8%
- Total Fat 19.58 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 5.73 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 19.68 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 130.75 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 2.18 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 2.18 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 159.69 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 0.83 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 407.9 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 29.89 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 2.56 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Penne with Mushrooms is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Button Mushrooms, and Dry Pasta. Each serving provides about 312.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Penne with Mushrooms made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Button Mushrooms, Dry Pasta, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Penne with Mushrooms?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 312.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Penne with Mushrooms easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Penne with Mushrooms healthy?
- Penne with Mushrooms has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 312.54 calories and 12.89 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 130.75 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.73 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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