Low Sodium Pasta with Truffle
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this luxurious yet heart-healthy recipe for Low Sodium Pasta with Truffle. Featuring tender whole wheat pasta, earthy cremini mushrooms, and the irresistible aroma of truffle oil, this dish is a flavorful indulgence without compromising on wellness. Garlic, unsalted butter, and fresh parsley create a light, fragrant sauce that perfectly complements the rich truffle accents, while low sodium salt ensures every bite remains diet-friendly. Ready in just 35 minutes, this elegant pasta is ideal for entertaining or a cozy meal at home. Optional Parmesan cheese adds a creamy finish, making it a customizable delight for truffle lovers and health-conscious foodies alike. Perfect for a sophisticated yet easy-to-make dinner, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Whole wheat pasta
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Truffle oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 8 oz Fresh cremini or button mushrooms
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp Chopped fresh parsley
- 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 0.25 tsp Truffle salt or low sodium salt (optional)
Instructions
Begin by boiling a large pot of water over high heat. Once boiling, add the whole wheat pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the other ingredients. Thinly slice the garlic and cremini mushrooms.
In a large skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they release their moisture and become golden brown.
Stir in the unsalted butter, allowing it to melt and incorporate with the mushrooms and garlic.
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta water.
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the mushroom mixture. Toss to combine, adding some of the reserved pasta water as needed to help distribute the sauce evenly.
Drizzle the truffle oil over the pasta and toss again to coat well. Season with ground black pepper and optional truffle salt or low sodium salt to taste.
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the pasta.
Serve immediately, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
For an extra hint of luxury, add additional truffle oil right before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1559 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.2 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.2 g | 211% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 157 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 2390 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.1 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.1 g | ||
| Protein | 72.0 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 1438 mg | 111% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1564 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
