BAKED MUSHROOM PENNE

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Umami, or savoriness, is described as the fifth taste. Both mushrooms and Parmesan cheese contain natural umami. This explains the deliciousness of this dish.-Julia Falsetti, York, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup (about 1/2 ounce) dried porcini mushrooms
2 whole sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
1 cup boiling water
2 medium onions, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry red wine or chicken broth
2 fresh thyme sprigs
1 pound sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 package (16 ounces) uncooked penne pasta
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Place porcini mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes in a small bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup liquid. Squeeze mushrooms and tomatoes dry; coarsely chop and set aside., In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes. Add reserved mushroom liquid, wine, thyme, fresh mushrooms, tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until thickened. Stir in porcini mushroom mixture., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Toss pasta with the cooking liquid, mushroom mixture and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese., Place half of pasta mixture in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with half of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Cover and bake 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 629mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Chubtron552
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I'm not sure why this recipe has so many negative reviews. I thought it was great!


Ahmed Zuleyhaa
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover mushrooms.


Milan Gurung
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I'll definitely be making this dish again.


Shoaib Baloch
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This recipe is a keeper!


Anthony Alonso
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but this recipe didn't turn out well for me.


Cookies Nla
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste.


Yugal Dahal
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Nazari Farid
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was easy to make and the whole family loved it.


Abhijeet Roy
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! The leftovers are even good the next day.


Steve L
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This recipe was a disaster! The mushrooms were slimy, the sauce was too thick, and the penne was overcooked.


Foridul Islam
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This was a quick and easy recipe to make. The only thing I would change is to add more vegetables.


Maash Tv
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I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but this dish was surprisingly good! The cheese sauce was really flavorful, and the mushrooms added a nice texture.


Bibechan Adhikari
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This was a great recipe! The mushrooms were a little bland for my taste, so I added a bit of garlic and thyme. Otherwise, it was perfect.


Capitle_Creed Capitle_Creed
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This is my favorite pasta recipe! The mushrooms add so much flavor and depth, and the penne cooks perfectly. I love that it's a one-pot dish, too, so it's easy to clean up.