Penne With Mushrooms Recipe

Name: Penne With Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb whole wheat penne; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 4 celery ribs, from the heart chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 1 lb cremini mushroom, quartered; 1 cubanelle pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 large carrot, grated; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup dry red wine; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, plus more; parmigiano-reggiano cheese, to pass around table; ½ cup basil leaves, chopped

Servings: persons

1 lb whole wheat penne
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
4 celery ribs, from the heart chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 lb cremini mushroom, quartered
1 cubanelle pepper, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 large carrot, grated
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
1 cup dry red wine
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, plus more
parmigiano-reggiano cheese, to pass around table
½ cup basil leaves, chopped

1
Bring large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until al dente.
2
Drain and return the pasta to the pot.
3
While the pasta is cooking, in a large, deep skillet, heat the extra-virgin olive oil over medium-high heat.
4
Add the celery and onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the mushrooms, peppers, carrot, garlic and bay leaf, season with salt and pepper and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
6
Stir in the wine and boil for 3 minutes.
7
Stir in the tomatoes and chicken broth or vegetable broth, lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
8
Stir in the 1 cup cheese and half of the sauce into the pasta.
9
Serve in shallow bowls, topped with the remaining sauce and the basil.
10
Pass extra cheese at the table.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb whole wheat penne, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 4 celery ribs, from the heart chopped, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Penne With Mushrooms falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Penne With Mushrooms

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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