Quinoa Pasta With Tomato Mushroom Sauce
Quinoa Pasta Blend with homemade tomato Portobello mushroom sauce. Simple to make, vegetarian and gluten free. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Quinoa Pasta
Hi guys!
I haven’t posted a pasta recipe in a while, I know. But I just recently found this quinoa pasta blend by Nature’s Earthly Choice and wanted to share my experience with you.
I have a problem – my husband loves pasta so much, so he is constantly asking me to make some, or he makes it. I do like eating pasta once a week, but not more often than that. But I must admit, pasta is one of the easiest dinners for a busy week night.
Quinoa Pasta Recipe
I often prefer to make my own pasta sauce and load it with flavors, just the way I like it. For this quinoa pasta I made a simple tomato – Portobello mushroom sauce and topped with Parmesan cheese. It turned out extremely delicious.
Quinoa Pasta
Back on the pasta – you know I’m happy, when quinoa is involved in recipes, so when I saw “quinoa pasta”, I had to try it! I got it at Costco. By the way, it is also available on Amazon. The blend is : Nature’s Earthly Choice and it is imported from Italy. It is a great alternative for people, who follow gluten free diet. Besides quinoa, this penne pasta contains corn and rice. It only has 200 calories per serving.
Quinoa Pasta Blend
What I liked about it is that it doesn’t taste much different than regular pasta. It also easily absorbed the flavors of the sauce . Let me know if you ever get to try it.
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Quinoa Pasta
Quinoa Pasta With Tomato Mushroom Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups quinoa penne pasta
For the sauce:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion — , diced
- 2 large Portobello mushrooms
- 1 large carrot — , diced
- 1 clove of garlic — , pressed
- one 14.5 oz — (411g) can of diced tomatoes
- pinch of sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes — (optional)
For topping:
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
For the sauce:
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In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat and sautee onions for 3 minutes, until translucent.
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Add mushrooms and carrots and cook for 5 more minutes. Then add garlic, tomatoes, sugar, salt, black pepper, basil and crushed red pepper flakes. Continue to cook on medium, stirring frequently, for about 10 more minutes, until sauce thickens.
To cook the pasta:
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Bring a pot of water to a rapid boil. Add in the pasta. Add a pinch of salt.
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Boil pasta for 11-13 minutes, or until the pasta has reached the desired texture. Rinse pasta with cold water.
To serve:
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Divide pasta between two bowls. Add sauce and top with Parmesan cheese.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Information
Calories: 391, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 8mg, Sodium: 817mg, Potassium: 483mg, Carbohydrates: 48g, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 6g, Protein: 10g, Vitamin A: 5265%, Vitamin C: 6.4%, Calcium: 171%, Iron: 0.7%
Well, I have never heard of quinoa pasta! I will have to be on the lookout. But I love how you added the shrooms & Parm. This looks so much better than anything I’d order from the Olive Garden ~ and a lot cheaper to make! We try to only eat pasta once a week too, but it’s so easy and everyone loves it =)
oh yeah Laura, so easy to make and I don’t miss Olive Garden’s pasta 🙂
Quinoa pasta?! That sounds amazing! I’m definitely going to check that out. My husband loves pasta too, so this would be right up his alley! And I’m a huge fan of anything with mushrooms, so I’m loving this dish! Pinned!
Oh I hear you, Mira. I have to limit my pasta intake too.. although I love it. This looks delicious, too, and would make a quick meal on a busy week night. I’ll have to keep my eyes peeled for some organic quinoa pasta! Thanks, Mira!
I recently discovered quinoa pasta and I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. It regularly features in own pasta dishes now.
I’ve never tried quinoa pasta before. I need to check that out cause lately white carbs are making me feel not great. Thanks for the tip, Mira! 🙂
thanks a lot Olivia!
oohhh I really love pasta too, but as much as I love it, I do try my best to not eat it all.the.time – cause I totally would! This is the exact pasta I would run to for dinner, mushrooms, cheese and an olive oil based dressing – it looks and sounds so good!
Thanks Karen!
I love quinoa pasta Mira! You’re right, it tastes very much like traditional pasta. I’m going to get myself over to Costco today to pick some up. Thanks. 🙂
Glad you like it Linda!!!
I need to find this pasta, so much better for you. This is a lovely plate of pasta and I love a good mushroom sauce.
Thanks Janette! And what I like is that it tastes great, you can’t tell it is healthier 🙂
This looks really fantastic! I may have to buy this pasta at Costco…I am always wary of pastas like this because they tend to get gummy. But yours looks like perfection!
thanks Mila!
This looks amazing!! What a great recipe! I love that you added quinoa for some extra protein that feels like carbs!! Great idea! 🙂
Because we recently got a Costco in town, Hubby and I are still in that phase where we look for any reason to go…thank you for giving me one, today! This pasta sounds great and of course, made better by your sauce! Awesome!
I love pasta and had no clue they even made a quinoa pasta. Now I have to find some so I can try it. Your recipe looks so tasty, Mira!
Mira, I am like you I can eat pasta once a week but not more than that! I have seen this pasta at Costco too but didn’t get it because me and hubby aren’t exactly crazy about pasta. I mean we like it but the amount you can get from Costco, that will be difficult for us to finish..haha! I love the sauce here, so good! Pinned.
Thanks my friend! I agree, the amount is huge… 🙂
I didn’t know that quinoa pasta exist:) Sounds awesome. Quinoa is still not one of the favorites in our family, will try some more I guess. Your pasta dish looks perfect for a dinner. Love the combination.
We t a lot of pasta in our house too! It is my easy go-to weeknight meal! I just tried quinoa pasta for the first time a few weeks ago and love how it holds up. That homemade sauce looks awesome too 🙂
Quinoa pasta? That’s awesome, I’ve never seen that! It would probably be a way to get my family to eat quinoa though! 🙂 That sauce sounds delicious!
I a ALWAYS looking for simple pasta dishes like this. Ya know, I have never tried quinoa pasta. I’m thinking this might need to change asap! Pinned!
I’m with you on the simple pasta recipes 🙂 When 2 pots need to be washed there is no time for complicated recipes 🙂 Hope you like this one !
I feel the same way too, my husband always wants pasta and loads of heavy carbs so I can’t wait to try your quinoa pasta! It looks delicious and sounds perfect!
I have to get my hands on some quinoa pasta – never have I seen it before!
Thanks Thalia!
I am ALL for past! this recipe looks amazing! YUMMM pinned! … I have never tried quinoa pasta but I have totally been wanting too 😉 I loce the addition of mushrooms!
Thanks Michele!
There’s such a thing as quinoa pasta? Wow! That’s wonderful … all that protein!
Love all the flavours you’ve got in the sauce too, Mira .. I think I need to give this one a try!
so glad you like it Helen!!!
I’ve never heard of quinoa pasta. I really have to try this since I have absolutely no self control when it comes to pasta. You mushroom sauce looks delish too!
It tastes pretty similar to regular pasta and I liked it 🙂
Great easy and delicious pasta dish. I am also able to get quinoa pasta here in Hong Kong. You have to go to the specialty stores but it is so much better than rice pasta as it holds its shape. Sharing, of course!
Thanks Bobbi!
This is my kind of pasta sauce – filled with mushrooms and SO hearty! I absolutely love it, Mira! And I can’t wait to try that pasta – I love trying new brands and anything with quinoa I <3!! Pinned 🙂
Glad you like it Ceara!
Mira,
I love this pasta! Wow! I love healthier versions of pasta. . quinoa penne pasta. . I’ve got to find me some!! love this!
Thanks Alice!
Yum! I wonder how it taste. I have to try it when I will find quinoa pasta at the store.
It sounds like our husbands would get along – mine is always asking for pasta dishes as well! Though I must admit, anything with noodles makes me weak in the knees. I’ve never had quinoa pasta, but it sounds delicious and the mushroom sauce… brilliant!
This is my kind of meal for a hectic weeknight. And I love quinoa, but don’t think I’ve had quinoa pasta – must try!
I’ve seen quinoa pasta but was reluctant to buy it – so glad to see this recipe – and hear that it was good!
I love quinoa pasta, and this recipe is just simple and yummy. Too bad the family doesn’t like mushrooms. I guess I’ll have more for me.
How are the mushrooms to be prepped?
Sorry, I don’t understand the question. You clean and slice them, then cook with the onions and tomato sauce. It is listed in the recipe. Thank you!