I'd like to say that every dinner I make is a perfectly thought out and crafted meal. But if I'm being honest (and why not?) I'd have to admit that I love meals that can be made with items I usually have on hand. Going to the grocery store after a long day can feel like such a chore. And some nights, just for fun (and because I'm cheap) I don't want to buy lots of additional ingredients. It's like a game.
And besides, sometimes a simple meal is best. As long as you have great flavors, good company and and only one or two dishes to clean afterward (I hate doing dishes!), I'd say that's an awesome dinner. And that's what this is a simple but delicious dinner.
Mushrooms & Red Wine Pasta, serves 2-3.
1/2 lb. uncooked pasta (any kind you have/prefer)
16 oz. mushrooms
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves minced garlic
1/3 cup red wine
1/3 cup vegetable stock
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt + pepper to taste
goat cheese (or feta) & chopped parsley to garnish
Begin cooking the pasta in boiling, salted water until al dente. In the meantime scrub the mushrooms. Slice thin and set aside.In a large pan or skillet heat the oil and butter together. Saute the minced garlic for 1 minute until very fragrant. Add in the mushrooms, wine and stock. Cook until the liquid has reduced and the mushrooms are cooked through (6-8 minutes). Add in the cooked (and drained) pasta. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and continue cooking so everything gets coated in the wine juice. Forgive me for saying wine juice, that sounds kind of weird. Taste and add salt + pepper if needed.
Serve hot topped with goat cheese and fresh parsley. Think of this as a generous garnish, so add as much cheese as you like. 🙂 Enjoy! xo. Emma
This Mushroom + Farro Soup looks like a hearty and nutritious meal! The combination of earthy mushrooms and wholesome farro creates a satisfying and flavorful dish. It’s a perfect choice for a cozy day or when you’re in need of a comforting bowl of soup. Delicious and nourishing!
Mushrooms & Red Wine Pasta – A Beautiful Mess
This looks wonderful. I will definitely be trying this in the near future! And seeing if I can come up with anything as nice with ingredients already in my cupboard…
Carey xo
This is very similar to how I make my chicken marsala….I’m thinking it would be wonderful with some chicken slices in it. You can even do it in the same pan to give all the juices more flavor! I can’t wait to try!
Yum! I can’t wait to try this!
Beautiful…
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this looks amazing!! i have to try it!
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Sounds delicious I think I’d really like the flavours in this meal!
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This looks delish!
hey! You may try this one, they get really red!
http://waehnerk.wordpress.com/2012/10/22/betrunkene-nudeln/
for the “Gli Spaghetti dell’Ubriacone” recipe follow the link on the side!
xo francis
So simple and looks yummy – I think some roasted courgettes would be good with this too 🙂
Rosie x | Every Word Handwritten
hmm, looks delicious!
i’ve never cooked pasta with wine before,
definitely going to give it a try 🙂
xo, cheyenne
Mmmmm
Looks so delicious!
Love pasta and love mushrooms, maybe this is my perfect meal, isn´t it ??
Sounds really yummy! i’m gonna give it a try for sure! plus, i love that is simple, this is how i need things done in the kitchen!:)
Great & easy dish! Love that you add red wine into the pasta, gives the dish a certain savory taste and makes it a little fancier 🙂
this sounds great and looks delish 🙂
pasta and mushrooms I’m all for it
total yumminess! i love wine juice! lol
Heather
southernnorth.com
Yum yum, I always love me a delicious pasta! What’s best is a simple recipe! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Cheers!
Akshara
Simply Akshara
I made this tonight! But sadly I didn’t have any mushrooms so I improvised and used sliced zucchini instead and also added a handful of diced red onion. It was really good! Fantastic recipe 🙂 I am definitely trying it with mushrooms next!
Emma,
It looks amaze! Cannot wait to try it soon.