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cauliflower mushroom penne

Course dinner
Cuisine Italian
Keyword 30 minute meals, cauliflower, dinner, mushrooms, pasta
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 3 tbsps olive oil
  • 1 large sweet onion finely diced
  • healthy pinch salt and pepper
  • 16 oz baby bella mushrooms roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 10 oz bag frozen cauliflower rice, cooked according to package instructions
  • 1 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 1 cup grated parmesan + more for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta noodles according to package instructions then drain.
  2. Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in an extra large skillet over medium heat. Once oil is hot, add onions plus a healthy pinch of salt and pepper then toss to coat. Saute onions until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms, italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Toss to coat then saute about 6-8 minutes or until mushrooms are soft. Stir in steamed cauliflower rice and tomato paste then bring mixture to a simmer then change heat to low.
  3. Stir in cooked pasta from step one along with parmesan cheese then mix until cheese is melted and pasta is well incorporated into skillet.
  4. Divide pasta among containers, top with additional parmesan and enjoy!