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Mushroom Pasta for One

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword pasta dinner for one, red wine mushroom pasta, single serving mushroom pasta, small batch pasta
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Pasta tossed with browned mushrooms, rosemary, tomato paste, and a splash of red wine, finished with melted Parmesan.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces dry shaped pasta (¾ cup uncooked)
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt plus extra for pasta water
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 ounces sliced mushrooms (1 cup)
  • ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • ½ tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons dry red wine
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan

Directions

  • Boil the pasta in salted water for about 5 to 7 minutes, until al dente. Save at least ½ cup of the cooking water, then drain.
  • In a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, cook the onion and garlic in the butter for 1 minute.
  • Add the olive oil, mushrooms, ¼ teaspoon salt, pepper, and rosemary. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in the red wine and 4 tablespoons of the saved pasta water. Let it bubble for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the drained pasta and another 4 tablespoons of pasta water. Stir in the Parmesan until it melts and coats the pasta.

Nutrition

Serving: 304g | Calories: 605kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.7g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 1104mg | Potassium: 730mg | Fiber: 4.2g | Sugar: 6.7g | Vitamin A: 712IU | Vitamin C: 8.3mg | Calcium: 237mg | Iron: 2.1mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); dry shaped pasta counted as dry pasta, ¼ cup shredded Parmesan counted as grated parmesan. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.