Dawn's Nonfat Mushroom and Sundried Tomato Penne

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 15 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Apr. 05, 2024
My father was always one of those super healthy men, and when he suffered chest pain and was rushed into surgery for a triple bypass, we were all in shock. I dealt with the stress by coming up with delicious nonfat recipes for when he came home. This is my version of one of his favorite "restaraunt" dishes.

Ingredients

1 lb. mixed fresh mushrooms (portabella, crimini, shitake, etc)
1/2 C fat-free 1/2 n 1/2
8 cloves garlic, minced
1 C sun-dried tomatoes -- red and yellow -- chopped
2 T brandy
1/2 C vegetable stock or light chicken stock
1 T chopped fresh or 1 t. dried thyme
8 oz. penne, cooked al dente
butter cooking spray
2 fresh plum tomatoes, chopped
salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Coat a large, heavy skillet with butter cooking spray. Place over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and thyme. Saute until mushrooms are tender and golden. Do this in batches if necessary. Add garlic and saute two minutes. Deglaze the pan with the brandy. Add dried tomatoes and stock. Bring to a boil. Add tomatoes and 1/2 n 1/2. Boil until reduced to sauce consistency (approximately 10 minutes). Season with salt and pepper and toss with cooked penne.