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Morel and Corn Pasta

This Morel and Corn Pasta is beautiful to look at as much as it is delicious to eat. These diverse ingredients make a really special meal!
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Servings: 2 servings
Author: Teri-Ann Carty
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Equipment

  • stove

Ingredients

  • 1 bag short pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (more to garnish)
  • ½ onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 7 morel mushrooms cut big ones in half
  • 6-8 cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 6 asparagus spears 1/4” dice
  • 3 ears of corn sliced off the cob
  • ½ cup navy beans from a can
  • 2 fistfuls spinach
  • vegan parmesan
  • chili flakes
  • sea salt and cracked pepper
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Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  • Heat a large pan with olive oil. Cook onion and garlic for 3 minutes. Add morels and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until they start to soften. Season with sea salt and pepper. Use tongs to pick out morels and set aside.
  • Add 1 tbsp into the pan and add chili flakes and cremini mushrooms. Sauté until they start to soften. Add asparagus. Season with salt and pepper. Add a splash of pasta water to emulsify.
  • Once asparagus starts to soften, add corn. Season with chili flakes, salt and pepper.
  • Finally add in white beans, spinach and cheese. Once pasta has cooked add pasta on top of mixture. Add in 1/4 cup of pasta water, a drizzle of olive oil, more cheese, salt cracked pepper and chili flakes. Toss to thoroughly combine.
  • Spoon into bowls and add morels on top. Finish with pea shoots or micro greens if you have one on hand.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Morel and Corn Pasta
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
358
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
11
g
Sodium
 
37
mg
2
%
Potassium
 
1152
mg
33
%
Carbohydrates
 
48
g
16
%
Fiber
 
11
g
46
%
Sugar
 
12
g
13
%
Protein
 
13
g
26
%
Vitamin A
 
710
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
 
16
mg
19
%
Calcium
 
89
mg
9
%
Iron
 
9
mg
50
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.