Mediterranean Mushroom Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower and Avocado
A vibrant and quick Mediterranean pasta dish featuring sautéed mushrooms and onions infused with aromatic coriander and thyme, tossed with fresh basil and creamy avocado. Served alongside crispy roasted cauliflower for a complete, nutritious meal ready in just 20 minutes.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total Time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- easy
- Cuisine
- Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 12ozPasta
- 8ozMushrooms, sliced
- 1mediumOnion, diced
- 4cupsCauliflower, florets
- 2wholeAvocado, sliced
- 1tspCoriander, ground
- 1tspThyme, fresh or dried
- 0.5cupBasil, fresh, chopped
- 0.5cupCouscous, dry
- 0.25cupRice, dry
- 2ozRice Vermicelli
- 4sheetsRice Paper
Step-by-Step
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, approximately 9-11 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
12mhigh heat - 2
While pasta cooks, toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast in a preheated 425°F oven for 15-18 minutes until golden and crispy.
18m425°F - 3
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
4mmedium-high heat - 4
Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms release their moisture and begin to brown.
6mmedium-high heat - 5
Sprinkle coriander and thyme over the mushroom mixture and stir well to combine. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
1mmedium heat - 6
Add the cooked pasta to the mushroom mixture along with 0.5 cup of reserved pasta water. Toss gently to combine, adding more pasta water as needed to create a light sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
2mmedium heat - 7
Remove from heat and stir in fresh chopped basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide pasta among serving bowls.
2m - 8
Top each pasta bowl with roasted cauliflower florets and sliced avocado. Serve immediately while warm, optionally garnishing with additional fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil.
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