Ricotta and Mushroom Sauce for the win!
Ricotta and mushroom sauce is a win when your craving a good pasta dish. One sauce that brings any pasta to life is this delightful ricotta and mushroom sauce. The fresh milky flavours of ricotta create a rich and luscious taste that dances on your palate. Even though my kids aren’t the biggest fans of mushrooms, the sauce was still a hit in our household, with the kids polishing their plates clean!
Health Benefits of Ricotta
Aside from its delectable taste, ricotta is packed with nutrients, making it a great choice for a wholesome meal. Ricotta is rich in proteins, selenium, calcium, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B12. These nutrients play vital roles in maintaining our health, so it’s comforting to know that I’m serving up a meal that’s nutritious as well as delicious. The yummy taste is just an added bonus!
Variations to this Sauce
I’ve made this Ricotta and Mushroom Pasta sauce with just mushrooms but to add some more protein you can sear some chicken and add it to the sauce towards the end or even chuck in some left over roast chicken that you might have in the fridge. (I love using left over roast chicken to make dinners easier!)
There is a variation to this recipe coming soon which uses this yummy sauce to make Risotto my favourite meal to order at restaurants!
I like to use Nutra organics home style bone broth for this recipe but you can substitute it for chicken stock if you like.
What pasta to use?? Its totally up to you.. I used pappardelle pasta but you can serve this which what ever you prefer to use and enjoy a meal that’s sure to be a family favourite!
TIP: Chop a small portion of the mushrooms finely, this will bring more flavour in each bite. (maybe don’t do them to fine if you have some one whose not a mushroom lover as it makes it harder to seperate them).
Conclusion
Whether you’re a pasta enthusiast or just looking for a new recipe to try, this Ricotta and Mushroom Pasta sauce is a fantastic choice. The creamy, rich flavours are irresistible, and the nutritional benefits of ricotta make it a winner all around. Give it a try, and see how quickly it becomes a staple in your dinner rotation!
Ricotta and Mushroom Pasta
Course: Italian, Mains, RecipesCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy4
servings10
minutes30
minutes439
kcalCraving pasta?? Ricotta and Mushroom sauce is good fix for that! Its a quick and simple dish that comes together in no time especially for those busy week nights.
Ingredients
1 tbsp butter
150g mushrooms
150g brown mushrooms
1 clove garlic
1 brown onion sliced
2/3 cups Ricotta
1 cup chicken bone broth
½ tsp oregano
¼ tsp paprika
Salt to taste (½ tsp)
¼ cup grated parmesan
300g pappardelle pasta
Directions
- To prep for the dish slice the brown onion, slice the mushrooms (dice about 50g extra fine) and crush garlic.
- Start cooking the pasta with a pinch of salt and oil as per packet instructions.
- In a sauce pan add the butter, mushrooms and onions sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Add ¼ cup of water and sauté for a further 5 minutes until the mushrooms are soft and the onion is slightly brown.
- Add the chicken broth and stir well simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cream and ricotta. Stir well and add oregano, paprika, salt + pepper to taste.
- Simmer for 4 minutes until sauce is bubbling. Then add 1/3 cup water from the pasta water and cook for 2 minutes.
- Turn the heat off and stir through the parmesan until it melts in.
- Finally drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Stir well to coat the pasta.
- Serve with shaved parmesan if you like. Make this the main dish or add a side dish like garlic bread. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you don’t have chicken bone broth on hand you can substitute it for chicken stock.
