Let Trader Joe's do most of the prep for your dinner tonight, this pasta with mushroom sauce and green beans is quick and easy with Trader Joe's green beans with mushroom sauce. Add pasta, chicken or edamame for a full dinner.
[This recipe was originally posted in December 2018. It has been updated with new cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]
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How will this pasta with mushroom sauce make your life easier?
I found these green beans in the late fall last year, so if you see this bag of green beans at Trader Joe's grab it + some pasta for a quick dinner.
It's great because this green bean dish comes with fresh green beans, a yummy mushroom sauce, sliced almonds, and crunchy onions. Just add pasta + a protein and you're ready to go.
If you don't see this bag of green beans, grab another veggie with a sauce and add pasta to it. OR try this similar mushroom sauce, this one looks like a great & easy substitute.
Like this pasta dish? Make sure to try my other pasta dishes like this 15 Minute Pasta, Instant Pot Lentil Stroganoff, High Protein Mac & Cheese, Sausage Tortellini, or Easy Carbonara.
What makes this pasta dish so good?
- 10 ounce package of Trader Joe's Haricots Verts Sautee Kit
- Pasta
- Lemon
How do I make pasta with mushroom sauce?
Cook ¼-1/3 lb pasta according to box instructions. Save one cup of pasta cooking water, set aside. Transfer pasta to bowl.
Expert Tip: Use your favorite type of pasta, I chose a twisty noodle for the sauce to stick to.
After pasta is cooked, add about ½ cup of water back to the pot you cooked the pasta in. Add in a large handful of washed green beans. Cover with lid and cook over medium heat.
Cook for about 3 minutes until green beans are bright green. Drain water.
Expert Tip: Steam all green beans, store leftover ones in the fridge for another dish. It'll be easier to eat them once they're cooked!
Add pasta back to green beans. Pour desired amount of mushroom sauce over pasta and green beans. Then pour in pasta water, slowly until sauce thickens.
Expert Tip: Double the recipe for leftovers to eat for lunch or dinner.
Expert Tip: If you don't see this bag of green beans, grab another veggie with a sauce and add pasta to it. OR try this similar mushroom sauce, this one looks like a great & easy substitute.
Cook until sauce forms and pasta is warm. Serve in bowl, and add slivered almonds, parmesan cheese, and fried onions to top. Enjoy.
Expert Tip: Enjoy this pasta with a steak, chicken, or steamed edamame beans for protein.
Expert Tips
- Use your favorite type of pasta, I chose a twisty noodle for the sauce to stick to.
- Steam all green beans, store leftover ones in the fridge for another dish. It'll be easier to eat them once they're cooked!
- Double the recipe for leftovers to eat for lunch or dinner.
- If you don't see this bag of green beans, grab another veggie with a sauce and add pasta to it. OR try this similar mushroom sauce, this one looks like a great & easy substitute.
- Enjoy this pasta with a steak, chicken, or steamed edamame beans for protein.
FAQ
What if I can't find the green beans?
If you don't see this bag of green beans, grab another veggie with a sauce and add pasta to it. OR try this similar mushroom sauce, this one looks like a great & easy substitute.
What sauce goes with pasta?
A simple lemon sauce, tomato sauce, alfredo sauce, or a simple mushroom sauce like this all go great with pasta. There are so many different sauces that go well with simple pasta.
How do you make pasta not stick?
Properly cooked pasta shouldn't stick. But your pasta could stick together if you don't cook it in enough water, or overcook it. If it does get a bit sticky, add a bit of olive oil to the pasta, and stir. That should help.
How can I make pasta taste better?
I've found that pasta always tastes better with some salt, olive oil/butter, and a good sauce. It can be simple with a few ingredients, or a complicated sauce. Focus on salting it well and adding a yummy sauce.
How can I repurpose this dish?
- If you ate most of the pasta and have green beans leftover, serve it with a hot steak & mashed potatoes.
- If you have leftover green bean toppings, add them to salads, other pasta dishes, or grain bowls.
What can I make with leftover ingredients?
- (pasta) Any of these pasta dishes.
- (lemon) Add it to this Pasta Carbonara, Tortellini, or Sparkling Berry Lemonade, Copycat Starbucks Hibiscus Tea Lemonade, or add it to this Strawberry Sauce
- (green beans) Pan Seared Pork Chops, Green Lentil Coconut Curry
Did you make this pasta with mushroom sauce? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!
Mushroom Green Bean Pasta for One
Equipment
- Medium Pot, with lid
- Measuring cups, spoons
- Serving spoon
- cutting board
- knife
Ingredients
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- ⅔ cup pasta
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- pinch salt
- pinch onion powder
- 1 ½ cup water or chicken/vegetable broth
- 1-2 teaspoons butter
- ½ cup green beans (ends cut off) or a handful
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- grated parmesan cheese
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Add 1 cup sliced mushrooms, ⅔ cup pasta, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and onion powder to large skillet. over medium/medium-high heat.
- Cover with 1 ½ cup water or chicken broth (or water + ¾-1 teaspoon chicken bouillon paste). Cover with lid. Bring to a boil.
- Cook until pasta is al dente, or to preferred texture. About 5-8 minutes.
- Drain and set aside any leftover water. (you will add it back in after the mushrooms brown). Reduce heat to medium.
- Add 1-2 teaspoons butter and ½ cup or a handful of green beans to pan.
- Brown mushrooms, about 1-3 minutes.
- Once mushrooms are browned, add back remaining pasta water. This will be your sauce. Add 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Simmer until desired thickness.
- Top with parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes. You can serve it as is or with Italian sausage, steak, edamame, shrimp, salmon, etc.
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Notes
- Instead of pan frying the mushrooms first, I cook them in water, with the pasta. This is a trick I learned from America's Test Kitchen. It helps your mushrooms not soak up ALL THE fat! It's genius.
- I also add the mushrooms and pasta to the water before it boils. Another trick I learned from America's Test Kitchen. It's easier, saves a few minutes, and still makes great pasta.
- Save the leftover pasta water, it's filled with starch to help your sauce stick to the pasta, and slightly thicken it. It's a great pasta trick.
- Use your favorite type of pasta, I chose a twisty noodle for the sauce to stick to.
- Steam all green beans, store leftover ones in the fridge for another dish. It'll be easier to eat them once they're cooked!
- Double the recipe for leftovers to eat for lunch or dinner.
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