Mushroom Stroganoff Shells with Whole Grain Pasta Shells

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dish
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound whole-grain shell pasta cooked
  • 1 cup lentils cooked
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 3 cups white button mushrooms quartered
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons corn starch
  • 1/4 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt

Toppings

  • Chives or green onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon plain low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain in a colander and rinse in cold water.
  • Sauté the mushrooms in olive oil until golden brown. Remove from the pan.
  • Toast the walnuts in the same pan. Add the mushrooms back to the pan along with the lentils, broth, and corn starch. Bring to a boil then add the pasta and reheat all together.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the yogurt.

Notes

Chef's Tips: Garnish with sliced chives or green onions, a scoop of yogurt, and shredded Parmesan cheese.This dish is great by itself or you can add a tossed salad.
Nutrition Facts: each 1 cup serving: 460 calories, 9g fat, 2g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 5mg cholesterol, 113mg sodium, 77g carbohydrate, 11g fiber, 7g sugars, 24g protein.
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