NeighborhoodHub kitchen
Mushroom & pea pasta
Golden mushrooms and peas in a light, creamy pasta sauce.
~$2.25 per serving
What goes in
- Pasta, dry6 oz~$0.75
- Mushrooms, sliced8 oz~$2.00
- Frozen peas1 cup~$0.75
- Cream cheese2 oz~$0.65
- Garlic2 cloves~$0.15
- Olive oil2 tsp~$0.15
- Salt and pepper¼ tsp salt, ⅛ tsp pepper~$0.05
Whole recipe estimate$4.50
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Let’s make it
- 1
Cook pasta according to package directions, adding peas during the final 3 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of cooking water, then drain.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet. Cook mushrooms for 8–10 minutes until browned; add minced garlic for the last minute.
- 3
Lower the heat and stir in cream cheese, salt, pepper, and a splash of pasta water. Toss with pasta and peas, adding water until the sauce coats the noodles.
Original recipe and planning estimates by NeighborhoodHub. Cooking times are estimates; this recipe has not yet been kitchen-tested.