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Mushroom, rocket and goats cheese salad

Vegetarian Dinner Lunch

If you're in the mood for something savoury then this pasta, packed full of mushrooms and cheese will really hit the spot

30 mins
6 ingredients
$3 / person
Mushroom, rocket and goats cheese salad

Credit: Taste.com.au

Gear

Ingredients

Serves = 4

  • 250g dried rigatoni pasta
  • 25g butter, diced
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 200g Swiss brown mushrooms, thickly sliced
  • 4 flat mushrooms, cut into quarters
  • 60g baby rocket
  • 60g Goat’s cheese, crumbled

It’s this easy

  • Cook pasta according to the directions on the packet.
  • Meanwhile heat the butter and half of the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the mushrooms in the pan for about 7 minutes or until golden and tender.
  • Add cooked pasta to the frying pan and toss to combine.
  • Turn off heat and add the rocket and goat’s cheese.
  • Place on a plate or in a bowl to serve.

Tweaks

  • Add a clove of garlic for an extra flavour boost. If you really want to spice it up add some chilli flakes and dried oregano too.

Allergies

Contains: Gluten, Dairy, FODMAPs.

Why is this good?

Be Healthier

Mushrooms are high in phytonutrients (especially Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Glutathione, ergothioneine and Selenium) which help in reducing inflammation and preventing heart disease and certain cancers.

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Healthy Gut

As a good source of fibre, mushrooms help to keep you regular.

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Healthier Skin

Mushrooms are a good source of niacin, which is associated with lower skin cancer risk.

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