{"id":101647,"date":"2015-06-01T08:59:21","date_gmt":"2015-06-01T13:59:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=101647"},"modified":"2015-06-01T08:59:49","modified_gmt":"2015-06-01T13:59:49","slug":"garlicky-mushroom-cavatappi-pasta-recipe-a-love-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/06\/garlicky-mushroom-cavatappi-pasta-recipe-a-love-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Garlicky Mushroom Cavatappi Pasta Recipe: A Love Story"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"mushroom<\/p>\n

Do you remember the Book-It program? It’s Pizza Hut<\/a><\/strong>‘s program for rewarding kids for reading. I crushed Book-It. I mean, in first grade, I had piles of those free Personal Pan pizza coupons stacked up at home. About once a month, mom would take me to the neighborhood Pizza Hut to collect my prize. You were only allowed one topping. One.<\/p>\n

Here kids, here’s a whole bag of Skittles, now let’s just eat one. <\/em>Say what?<\/p>\n

\"baby-bella-mushroom\"<\/p>\n

Early on I narrowed in on my choice and never once deviated. At age six — through elementary school — it was a plain mushroom pizza for me. I love those little squishy, cheesy bites of fungi! Three nights ago I ordered pizza for dinner — mushrooms only. It’s really the best option. Even my homemade pizzas<\/a><\/strong> are piled high with thick slices of mushrooms, and the salami, bell peppers, and basil are just there for decoration.<\/p>\n

This, however, is not about pizza. It is a lot about how I’ve found one more place to enjoy three of my favorite things — mushrooms, cheese, carbs. Pile ’em up, baby!<\/p>\n

\"mushroom<\/p>\n

This new pasta recipe came about how a lot of my recipes do. My little family was hungry, as they are wont to do around dinner time. I was scraping the bottom of the fridge at the end of the week and fashioned together a respectable meal with what we had. Fortunately for us that included cavatappi pasta, garlic, onion, fresh basil, and Parmesan cheese. And mushrooms.<\/p>\n

Have you had cavatappi? It’s the tight little spiral-curly noodles and when cooked just right they have the most incredible texture. Noodles are the queen of mouthfeel<\/a><\/strong> anyway, but these take top prize.<\/p>\n

\"cavatappi<\/p>\n

The mushrooms were sauteed in just a little butter with garlic and onions, then tossed with the hot pasta. This is finished with freshly grated Parmesan and basil. That’s it!<\/p>\n

Forget 30 minute meals — this is a 20 minute meal that will leave everyone impressed!<\/p>\n

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Garlicky Mushroom Cavatappi Pasta<\/strong>
\nserves 4<\/em><\/p>\n

INGREDIENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

8 oz. baby bella mushrooms
\n2 cups cavatappi pasta (spiral\/curly noodles)
\n4 cloves garlic, minced
\n1\/2 small yellow onion, chopped small
\n1\/2 cup chopped fresh basil
\n1\/2 cup Parmesan, shredded
\n2 Tbsp. unsalted butter<\/p>\n

INSTRUCTIONS
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Put the pasta on to boil per package instructions; cook until it reaches the tender al dente stage. Strain and set aside.<\/p>\n

2. Set a skillet to med-high heat to warm. Cut thick slices of the mushrooms. Add the butter to melt, and then add the mushrooms. Let them saute for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.<\/p>\n

3. Add the garlic and onions to the mushrooms and let it continue to cook for 3-5 minutes.<\/p>\n

4. Add the cooked pasta. When well combined, add the Parmesan and basil. Give a gentle stir, serve, and enjoy.<\/p>\n

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ALSO TRY THESE RECIPES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Creamy White Wine Parmesan Pasta<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Kid-Approved Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Jalapeno Burger & Mushroom Kabobs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Recipe by Brandi Koskie; photos by Kacy Meinecke<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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