Description
A delicious and refreshing pasta dish featuring short pasta, sautéed mushrooms, arugula, and a flavorful dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz short pasta (cavatappi, rotini, or farfalle)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 10 oz cremini or baby bella mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Kosher salt & freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 cups baby arugula
- ½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup pomegranate arils
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp truffle oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and spread the pasta out on a baking sheet, toss with 1 tbsp of olive oil to prevent sticking, and set aside to cool.
- While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter and 1/2 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook 8-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and lightly crisped on the edges. Stir in the garlic and thyme; cook 1 minute more.
- In a bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, olive oil, truffle oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until creamy and smooth. Taste and adjust truffle or Dijon levels to your liking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, mushrooms, arugula, Parmesan, and pomegranate arils. Pour dressing over top and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Garnish with extra Parmesan, more fresh thyme, and a light drizzle of truffle oil. Serve cool or at room temperature.
Notes
- This dish can be served cold or at room temperature, making it a great option for potlucks or meal prep.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of Dijon mustard and truffle oil based on your personal taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg