Selection, Storage, Prep and Nutrition for Marvelous Mushroom Recipes

Mushroom and Black Olive Pasta Bake

1. Substitute white enriched or the 51 percent whole-wheat penne if your family isn’t keen on 100 percent whole-wheat pasta.
2. Use any favorite mushroom in this recipe. Just choose 20 ounces total, then clean and trim.
3. Any fully cooked smoked sausage can be used in this hearty dish.
4. Shred your own mozzarella cheese – it’s more budget-friendly and takes minimal time.
5. Reduced-fat sausages help keep total calories and fat grams more moderate.
6. All pasta sauces count as nutrient-rich vegetable servings because they’re made from tomatoes.
7. A half cup of cooked mushrooms contains only 20 calories.
8. Mushrooms provide a good source of beneficial B vitamins like riboflavin and niacin, which are critical in converting foods to energy. B vitamins also play an important role in helping the nervous system function properly.