Mushroom Taco Mac

Courtesy of Mushroom Council 4 Servings • 5 Min. Prep Time • 15 Min. Cook Time

Ingredients
Add 4-1/2 c. water
Add 1-1/2 c. dried whole grain elbow pasta, enriched (substitute penne or other types of pasta if preferred)
Add 1 Tbsp. olive oil
Add 8 oz. white button mushrooms, sliced or quartered
Add 4 tsp. taco seasoning mix, low sodium (if available)
Add 1/2 c. prepared salsa
Add 1 c. reduced fat cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions:

1. Add water to pot and bring to a boil. Add pasta, cook uncovered for 10-13 min., 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 tsp. taco seasoning mix, sauté 5 min.

3. When pasta is done, drain water and return to pot. Heat on low while stirring in salsa, mushrooms and remaining 2 tsp. taco seasoning mix for 2 min. or less.

4. Divide into four portions, top each with 1/4 c. of shredded cheese.

Recipe and photos courtesy of the Mushroom Council and mushroominfo.com

Nutrition:

Calories: 440; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 20mg; Total Carbs: 70g; Fiber: 11g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 20g; Sodium: 550mg;