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Whole Wheat Penne with Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Cream Sauce is for Dinner.

Whole Wheat Penne with Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Cream Sauce takes several minutes to prepare.

Whole Wheat Penne with Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Cream Sauce takes several minutes to cook.

Whole Wheat Penne with Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Cream Sauce makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Whole Wheat Penne with Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Cream Sauce are:

1 Whole Onion, cut into strips
2 tbsp Olive Oil
2 cups Fresh Mushrooms, sliced (I like a combo of Shiitake and Baby Bella)
1.25 c. Fat Free Half and Half
1 clove Garlic, minced
12 oz. Whole Wheat penne
2 cups fresh Baby Spinach
1 tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar

Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Red Pepper Flakes, to taste

Here is how you make Whole Wheat Penne with Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Cream Sauce:

1. In a large saucepan, cook onion and olive oil on medium-low heat. Continue cooking for 30-40 minutes, adding a little water to prevent burning, if necessary.2. When onions are golden brown and sticky, turn heat to medium and add mushrooms and 2 tbsp water. Add salt to taste and saute until mushrooms are soft.3. Add 1.25 cups fat-free half and half and garlic. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer.4. Meanwhile, cook penne according to package instructions. Drain.5. Add pasta back to pot and pour in cream sauce. Over medium-low heat, add spinach and 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar. Stir to wilt spinach and serve immediately.Serving Size:?6

The nutritional information for Whole Wheat Penne with Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Cream Sauce is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 253.5

• Total Fat: 3.5 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 642.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 51.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7.1 g
• Protein: 9.0 g

Whole Wheat Penne with Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Cream Sauce is Italian cuisine.