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Mushroom Taco Mac

Mushroom Taco Mac

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
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Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups Water
  • 1 1/2 cups dried whole grain elbow pasta enriched (substitute penne or other types of pasta if preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces white button mushrooms sliced or quartered
  • 4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix low sodium (if available)
  • 1/2 cup prepared salsa 1 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

Preparation

  • 1 Add water to pot and bring to a boil. Add pasta, cook uncovered for 10-13 minutes, or until pasta has reached desired firmness.2 While pasta is cooking, heat a sauté pan on medium, add oil and swirl to coat the bottom of pan. Add mushrooms and 2 teaspoons taco seasoning mix, sauté 5 minutes.3 When pasta is done, drain water and return to pot. Heat on low while stirring in salsa, mushrooms and remaining 2 teaspoons taco seasoning mix for 2 minutes or less.4 Divide into four portions, top each with 1/4 cup of shredded cheese.
  • Source: Photo and Recipe Courtesy of Mushroom Council and Mushroominfo.com