Penne with Mushrooms and Artichokes

Vitamin D has been known to provide a host of health benefits including warding off diseases like osteoporosis and high blood pressure, but new research says that it could also help to burn fat. The mushrooms and artichokes in this pasta dish provide 267 IUs of vitamin D per serving. As an added bonus, it’s low-calorie!

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Added to Recipes on Fri 05/25/2012

Ingredients

6 oz whole wheat penne

1 tbsp olive oil

8 oz fresh D-fortified mushrooms, sliced

1 onion chopped

3 cloves, garlic

16 cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

1/4 cup reduced-fat pesto

4 tsp grated Romano cheese

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook according to the package directions. Drain.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 8 minutes, or until the mushrooms have released their liquid and start to brown slightly. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes and artichoke hearts and cook for another 1 to 3 minutes, or until tomatoes just begin to soften.

Add the pasta and toss to combine. Remove from the heat and stir in the pesto.

Divide among 4 bowls and top each serving with 1 teaspoon of cheese.

Nutrition Facts

323 calories

267 IU Vitamin D

104mg Calcium

12g protein

50g carbohydrates

10g fat (2g saturated fat)

193mg sodium

11g fiber

Click here to read more about the benefits of vitamin D.