Pasta con setas fácil y alta en proteínas

Ingredientes

• 1 - 8oz ( 227gr) box Explore Cuisine Red Lentil Spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, sliced
• 6 oz (170gr) tomato paste
• 1 cup of red wine (pick a wine you would drink, see note 1 )
• 16 oz (228 gr) baby bella or white mushrooms, thoroughly washed and diced small
• 8 ounces (228gr) fresh Shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, washed, and diced small
• Salt and pepper to taste ( we used 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper)
• Dried oregano to taste (we used 1 tsp)
• Hot red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
• Water or vegetable broth
• A bunch of fresh parsley, chopped
• Parmesan cheese, regular or vegan (optional)

Preparación

1. 1

   Cook the red lentil spaghetti following the instruction on the box. Drain well.

2. 2

   While the spaghetti cooks, heat the olive oil in a deep large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and for 1 minute, stirring constantly

3. 3

   Add the tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the tomato paste starts to caramelize

4. 4

   Carefully add the wine, and whisk well until it turns into a sauce, about 2 minutes

5. 5

   Add all the mushrooms, salt, pepper, oregano, and hot pepper flakes, if using. Cook over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes (the mushrooms will release some liquid while cooking, adding flavor to the sauce)

6. 6

   Add water or vegetable broth, if desired, to reach the preferred consistency for the sauce.

7. 7

   Serve over cooked red lentil spaghetti, sprinkle with fresh parsley and regular or vegan parmesan cheese, if using