Mushroom Paprikas

The comfort of pasta paired with the boldness of paprika-seasoned mushrooms. Paprika is a spice made from capsicum peppers, which are very high in vitamin C and also contain other antioxidants. 

 

Ingredients

Sauce

  • Mushroom Paprikas2 pounds mushrooms, sliced

  • ¼ cup margarine

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped

  • ½ cup tomatoes, diced

  • ½ cup water

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 2 ½ tablespoons paprika

  • ½ teaspoon pepper

  • Pinch of rosemary 

 

Thickener

  • ½ tablespoon margarine

  • ½ tablespoon flour 

  • 6 cups cooked pasta 

 

Directions

  1. In a large pan, melt margarine over medium-high heat.

  2. Brown onions, then add tomatoes.

  3. Add all seasoning and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes.

  4. Add mushrooms. Check saltiness, add extra if needed. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes.

  5. Add water. Cover,bring to a boil, and then lower heat as low as it will go. Cook for about 1 hour. Stir occasionally.

  6. Melt margarine in pan.

  7. Mix in flour.

  8. When forms a paste, remove from heat and mix into sauce thoroughly. Serve over pasta.

 

Nutrition Information

  • Serves: 6

  • Calories: 334

 

This information has been approved by Clinical Nutrition Services (February 2012). For specific diet information tailored to your needs, we recommend you consult with one of our registered dietitians.