How to Make a Farfalle Pasta With Spinach And Mushroom At Home?

Why Use a Farfalle Pasta?

If you are a pasta lover and haven’t tried farfalle pasta before then this is a valid question. There are more than enough reasons to give a try to farfalle pasta and you will not regret it.

 

1. Farfalle or tie pasta has a unique butterfly shape.
2. It can be made in industries using machinery or can be made by hand.
3. Farfalle pasta is available in various colors. Thus, a variety of colors including orange, red, green, tan, or white make it more appealing and people love to eat it.
4. With added ingredients, farfalle pasta tastes even more milder.
5. It mixes well with a variety of proteins, vegetables, and other ingredients.
6. It is loaded with proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. It contains little iron, calcium, potassium, and a variety of vitamins.

What Types of Mushrooms I Can Use With Farfalle Pasta?

Luckily, you can use any type of edible mushroom in this delicious recipe. The most preferred mushroom for farfalle pasta is baby portabella. If you have other mushrooms like delicious wild mushrooms, or white mushrooms, then go ahead.

 

Here’s a list of mushrooms that you can use in farfalle pasta:

 

1. Cremini mushroom
2. Oyster mushroom
3. Porcini mushroom
4. Enoki mushroom
5. Maitake (hen of the woods) mushroom, etc.

How Can I Cook Farfalle Pasta With Spinach And Mushroom At Home?

Read our following recipe to cook farfalle pasta with spinach and mushrooms at home.

Ingredients Required:

1. A shallot that is chopped
2. 8 ounces or 2 cups of farfalle pasta
3. 4 ounces fresh spinach (chopped coarsely)
4. 4 tablespoons of minced  garlic
5. 4 tablespoons of virgin oil (extra virgin olive oil is best, keep 2 tablespoons for serving)
6. 1 pound of mushroom (portabella or white)
7. ½ cup or 8 tablespoons Parmigiano Reggiano
8. ¼ teaspoon pepper
9. ¼ teaspoon salt
10. ½ cup shredded cheese
11. 1 teaspoon thyme (if you are using fresh, use 1 tablespoon thyme)

Equipment Required for Cooking Farfalle Pasta:

1. Colander
2. Box cheese grater
3. 8-quart stock-pot
4. Mixing spatula
5. Cutting board
6. Chef Knife
7. 5-quart saute pan

Recipe:

1. Boiling of Water:

 

Take an 8-quart massive-size stock pot and add water to it. Add salt to the water and start boiling it. This water will be used later for cooking pasta.

 

2. Deal with Mushrooms:

 

While the water is heating, take your desired mushrooms, clean them with tissue paper or a paper towel, and cut them into slices.

 

3. Cutting of garlic and shallot:

 

Cut garlic and shallot into very small pieces. It should be noted that shallots are different from onions. If you don’t have shallots then, you can read our following section for further guidance.

 

4. Cooking of Mushrooms:

 

Take a good-sized saute pan or skillet and turn on the flame. Now add chopped shallots, 2 tablespoons olive oil, mushrooms, and garlic to the pan. Mix well and cook until the mushrooms change their color.

 

5. Addition of Salt:

 

When you notice that mushrooms are changing their color to brown, add a pinch of salt or as per your taste, and continue cooking. Cook mushrooms until you notice that mushrooms are cooked enough and the volume of liquid reduces ( i.e. liquid evaporates).

 

6. Spinach Chopping:

 

Grab a cutting board and a chief knife and chop the spinach. If you have no experience in handling the chef knife, you can use an ordinary knife or simply grind the spinach in any grinder.

 

7. Cooking of Pasta:

 

Now, it’s time to cook the pasta! Take the pasta and add the pasta to the boiling water. See the details and cook accordingly. Make sure to cook the pasta until it becomes tender and firm to the bite. Once you are done with cooking, pour the water and pasta through a colander in order to remove the cooking water. Also, it is important to preserve ¼ cup of water for future use.

 

8. Add Spinach:

 

Add spinach on the top of mushrooms followed by adding cooked pasta along with 1/4th cup of water that we reserved earlier.

 

9. Adding Shredding Cheese:

 

After adding water to make the spinach wilt, add shredded cheese to the pasta containing other ingredients. Mix well until the cheese melts and mixes with the other ingredients.

 

Note: Reserve a little amount of cheese for serving purposes

 

10. Tada! You’re Done.

 

Grab a plate, pour the pasta, and top it with a little olive oil and cheese. And SERVE!

What to Use Instead of Shallots?

If you have no shallots available, then it’s okay. You can use mild yellow or red onions instead. The taste profile of shallots and red onions is the same. But shallots are a little bit more sweet and have a milder taste. Remember not to skimp red or mild yellow onions on the garlic.

How Much Time is Required to Prepare A Farfalle Pasta At Home?

If you are really craving mouthwatering pasta, then you can stay in the kitchen for a long time. Luckily, you can prepare a farfalle pasta at home in 30 minutes. It’s a quick dish. Almost 15 minutes are required for preparing the ingredients and you are done with cooking in hardly 15 minutes.

What are the Nutritional Facts About Farfalle Pasta with Spinach And Mushroom?

Farfalle pasta with spinach and mushroom is loaded with plenty of nutrients. A serving containing 428 calories consists of the following nutrients:

 

1. Fats (18 g)
2. Cholesterol (9 mg)
3. Sodium (380 mg)
4. Dietary fiber (4 g)
5. Total sugars (5 g)
6. Proteins (17 g)
7. Potassium (716 mg)
8. Calcium (215 mg)
9. Variety of vitamins

 

 

In short, this pasta gives you all the essential nutrients your body needs for proper functioning. Although, the quantity is low. Therefore, it can be a part of a balanced diet.

Note: No doubt, farfalle pasta with spinach and mushrooms contains numerous nutrients. The nutrition breakdown depends on portion size used and on which type of recipe is used for making this delicious pasta.