Ingredients for Red Pepper and Mushroom Penne
- 1 package penne pasta
- 2 red bell peppers
- 2 garlic cloves
- Half a tea glass (about 50 ml / 3 tbsp) vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 10 button mushrooms
- Half a dessert spoon (about 1 tsp) salt
- Half a teaspoon black pepper
- 1 water glass (about 200 ml / 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp) heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
How to Make Red Pepper and Mushroom Penne
Boil 1 package of penne pasta and drain.
In a pan, sauté 2 julienned red bell peppers and 2 finely chopped garlic cloves in half a tea glass (about 50 ml / 3 tbsp) of vegetable oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Add 10 button mushrooms, sliced flat. Add half a dessert spoon (about 1 tsp) of salt and half a teaspoon of black pepper. Pour in 1 water glass (about 200 ml / 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp) of heavy cream and bring to a boil for 1-2 minutes, then add the cooked pasta and toss everything together. Serve with Parmesan cheese. Enjoy your meal…
About This Recipe
Two special ingredients: Red Pepper and Mushroom. We've written about their benefits one by one — read on…
Red Pepper and Its Benefits;
*Thanks to the high levels of vitamin C, beta-carotene, and antioxidants it contains, it reduces the risk of heart and vascular diseases.
*By boosting blood circulation, it eliminates the risks of stroke and heart attack.
*Red pepper, which is naturally fleshy, is a rich source of fiber. As such, it is beneficial for the digestive system, constipation, bladder pain, ulcers, the prostate, and stomach aches.
*It has a libido-enhancing effect.
*It lowers cholesterol.
*It helps cope with stress and soothes the nerves.
*It is good for rheumatic pain.
*It treats joint inflammation.
*Capsaicin found in hot red peppers destroys cancer cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed.
*It helps eliminate harmful toxins from the body by increasing perspiration.
*It reduces the risk of prostate and uterine cancer.
*Thanks to its high vitamin A content, it protects eye health.
*Vitamin B, which is essential for memory and brain health, is also found in very high quantities in red pepper.
Mushroom and Its Benefits;
*Mushrooms are foods rich in the mineral selenium. Selenium is considered an antioxidant that protects against cancer and strengthens the immune system.
*Mushrooms contain ergothioneine, a sulfur-containing amino acid. This amino acid plays an antioxidant role in the body's cells.
*Mushrooms are a true powerhouse of vitamins and minerals, including Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Biotin, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Copper. They have roles in protecting heart health and boosting immunity during treatment for certain types of cancer.
*Conjugated linoleic acid found in mushrooms helps increase fat tissue loss and promotes the growth of non-fat cells.
*Certain mushrooms with high bioactive content are used in the production of medical drugs for therapeutic purposes, thanks to their antioxidant, antihypertensive, cholesterol-lowering, antiviral, antibacterial, and antiparasitic effects.
*White mushrooms have been shown to have a positive effect on liver detoxification.
When you think of pasta and mushrooms, does only our Creamy Mushroom Pasta recipe come to mind? Well, now you'll have another one to think of too. Today we've prepared a truly delicious Red Pepper and Mushroom Penne for you. Bon appétit...
