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Vegetarian Valentine dinner for 2: creamy mushroom pasta
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Vegetarian Valentine dinner for 2: creamy mushroom pasta

A romantic vegetarian Valentine dinner for two with creamy mushroom pasta, cream and Parmesan. Straightforward to cook, but it feels like a proper date-night dish.

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35 min total
2 servings
Easy

Ingredients

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  • Mushroom pasta

    • 7.1 oz Pasta (e.g. tagliatelle)
    • 8.8 oz Button mushrooms, sliced
    • 1 stk Shallot, finely chopped
    • 1 fed Garlic, finely chopped
    • about 0.8 cup Cream
    • 1.4 oz Grated Parmesan
    • 1 tbsp Olive oil
    • ¾ tsp Salt
    • ¼ tsp Freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Al dente

    1. Cook the pasta in plenty of salted water until al dente.
    2. Save a little cooking water and drain the rest.
    10 min
    High heat
  2. 2

    Sauté and bring together

    1. Sauté the shallot and garlic in olive oil over medium heat.
    2. Add the mushrooms and cook until they collapse and take on a little colour.
    3. Add the cream and let the sauce simmer briefly.
    4. Stir in the Parmesan and loosen with a little pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
    10 min
    Medium heat
  3. 3

    Serving

    1. Toss the pasta in the sauce and season with salt and pepper.
    2. Serve at once with extra Parmesan if you like.
    5 min

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Nutrition

Calories

720kcal

Protein

26g

Fat

34g

Carbs

72g

Serving Size

560g

Dietary

Allergens

GlutenMælk

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve on warm plates and top with extra Parmesan for a date-night feel.

Drink Pairings

  • • non-alcoholic: Sparkling water with lemon

Side Pairings

  • • Green salad

Dessert Pairings

  • • Fruit

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 2 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Cool leftovers, pack in an airtight box and refrigerate for 2 days. Reheat until piping hot.

Tips

Preparation

  • • Slice the mushrooms and chop the onion ahead for a quicker cook.

Cooking

  • • Cook the mushrooms through before adding the cream – you get more flavour that way.

Serving

  • • A little lemon zest on top keeps the dish fresh and date-night ready.

Variations

Flavor

  • Creamy and umami

Health

  • Vegetarian

Method

  • Pan-fried

Toppings

  • Extra Parmesan

Author

C

Camilla

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Author

C

Camilla