We’ve chosen mushrooms to give this vegetarian paprikash a hearty bite.

Using a mix of varieties gives you a good spectrum of textures and flavors.

Using store-bought rotisserie chicken saves time when cooking, and leftover chicken would work just as well.

Vegetarian Mushroom Paprikash

Victor Protasio

Be sure to save some of the pasta-cooking water as it helps the sauce emulsify.

Look for presliced mushrooms to cut prep time.

Serve with a tossed salad.

One-Pot Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Pasta

Victor Protasio

Garlic and shallot complement the mushrooms well, while spinach adds color and a fresh flavor.

It melts down along with Parmesan into a luscious cheesy sauce, thanks to a little pasta-cooking water.

For the smoothest results, use freshly grated Parmesanpre-grated cheese often contains cellulose that can prevent melting.

Creamy Mushroom & Spinach Pasta

Jennifer Causey

Cooking the salmon at a high temperature helps speed up the cooking in this healthy dinner recipe.

Look for pre-sliced mushrooms to speed it up even more.

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