Farfalloni Con Funghi
Farfalloni Con Funghi is a big, hearty slimming friendly meal which will feed a whole family – great if you’re calorie counting or following Weight Watchers.
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories444
- Carbs69g
- Protein6g
- Fat2g
- Saturates1g
- Sugars1g
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This original recipe that inspired our slimming friendly version was in a retro-looking 1970’s pasta cookbook and its actual title was Farfalle Con Funghi, named after the pasta bows used in the recipe, but you can use whatever pasta shape you want.
We never quite got the hang of the name and for whatever reason, it’s now called Farfalloni Con Funghi.
Our Farfalloni Con Funghi is a big, hearty, slimming friendly meal which will feed the whole family and is great if you’re calorie counting or following Weight Watchers. Also, the leftovers make excellent lunches.
What diets is this Farfalloni Con Funghi suitable for?
It can be made gluten free as long as you swap out the following ingredients for gluten free versions;
- Pasta
Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
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How many Calories are in this Farfalloni Con Funghi recipe?
There are 444 Calories per portion in this Farfalloni Con Funghi, which means it falls into our Weekly Indulgence category.
To cut down the amount of calories even more, you can simply halve the portion size and serve with a healthy accompaniment.
This Farfalloni Con Funghi is perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled diet, and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Slice the mushrooms and fry them in a little low calorie cooking spray. Put to one side.
Step 2
Brown the meat in a saucepan. Add the crushed garlic, oregano and season to taste. Stir in the tomato puree and cook for a couple of minutes.
Step 3
Add the cornflour to the meat mixture and stir well. The meat will puff up when the cornflour is added. Stir in the stock and simmer gently for 25 minutes, stirring frequently until thick and glossy.
Step 4
Cook the pasta according to the instructions. Add the mushrooms into the meat. Drain the pasta and add to the meat and mushroom sauce. Stir until the pasta is fully coated and serve. Sprinkle a little parmesan on top if you like.
What could I serve alongside this Farfalloni Con Funghi?
The following recipes would go great with our Farfalloni Con Funghi recipe:
How do you know when this Farfalloni Con Funghi is cooked?
The pasta should be cooked as per the package instructions.
The mince should be cooked until it has a thick and rich sauce – this will take around 25 minutes.
How long can you keep this Farfalloni Con Funghi in the fridge?
Once you’ve put it out, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
If you allow any leftovers to cool, make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid and chill. You can keep leftovers of Farfalloni Con Funghi in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.
Can I freeze this Farfalloni Con Funghi?
We only recommend freezing the meat sauce and making your pasta fresh, but please remember to do the following;
- Freeze it as soon as it is cold enough.
- Use a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
Don’t forget to add a label with what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!
How do I reheat Farfalloni Con Funghi?
From chilled: Place in a microwave proof container with a loosely fitting lid and heat for 4-7 minutes until piping hot.
From frozen: Allow to defrost, and heat covered in the microwave for 3-5 minutes then stir. Cook for a further 5-7 minutes until piping hot.
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Farfalloni Con Funghi
Farfalloni Con Funghi is a big, hearty, slimming friendly meal which will feed a whole family – great if you’re calorie counting or following Weight Watchers.
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Prep Time
10 MINS
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Cook Time
30 MINS
- KCals 444
- Carbs 69G
Instructions
- Slice the mushrooms and fry them in a little low calorie cooking spray. Put to one side.
- Brown the meat in a saucepan. Add the crushed garlic, oregano and season to taste. Stir in the tomato puree and cook for a couple of minutes.
- Add the cornflour to the meat mixture and stir well. The meat will puff up when the cornflour is added. Stir in the stock and simmer gently for 25 minutes, stirring frequently until thick and glossy.
- Cook the pasta according to the instructions. Add the mushrooms into the meat. Drain the pasta and add to the meat and mushroom sauce. Stir until the pasta is fully coated and serve. Sprinkle a little parmesan on top if you like.
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PaulThursday 4th February 2021
Hi, the weightwatchers point seem to be high for the ingredients in this recipe?
Is 17 points per portion correct?
Thanks
Paul
LisaThursday 4th February 2021
Hi Paul
I’ve checked the points and they are correct. White pasta is quite high in points. You can use less pasta to cut the points, or if you are on the purple plan, you can swap it for wholemeal pasta which is zero points.
Hope this helps.
KarolinaSaturday 8th August 2020
I’m wanting to cook this tomorrow as it looks lush. Just out of curiosity what pasta have you used?
LisaSaturday 8th August 2020
Hi Karolina
We’ve used all sorts of pasta shapes for this recipe and they all work really well. The pasta we used in the photos was giant conchiglie. Hope you enjoy the recipe!
KarolinaSunday 9th August 2020
Yes I just bought some conchiglioni rigati pasta. Making this tomorrow. Thanks for the recipe x
LisaTuesday 11th August 2020
Hope you enjoy it!
ClaireThursday 23rd January 2020
Could I make this with 5% fat beef mince?
Sharon FitzpatrickThursday 7th May 2020
Hi Claire, thanks for getting in touch. Yes, you could make this with 5% fat minced beef if you prefer. Hope you enjoy the recipe!
KateSaturday 9th December 2017
We also ate this all the time as a kid from an ancient pasta cookbook that is still at my parents house (and is still in use!) I’m pretty sure we have the same one (I’m originally from Ireland). I had a craving for this today and my parents were not at home to give me the recipe.. I was so delighted to see it here 🙂 I can see you said you adjusted the recipe but to be honest in the picture it looks exactly as I remember it!!
KateSaturday 9th December 2017
Just to add we also used to call it Farfalloni Con Fungi too ????
LynnMonday 20th November 2017
Great recipe, will definitely make again. Thank you.
Diane greenSunday 17th September 2017
Love pasta love mushrooms went down a treat thank you
Emma TMonday 11th September 2017
Hi Michelle,
So glad you enjoyed it ????
JaniceWednesday 14th June 2017
I just made this recipe and it looks and tastes delicious, as I’m a vegetarian I used quorn mince and veg cubes , the only thing I would say though isn’t 500gm of pasta rather a lot or is it 500g cooked weight ? Look forward to hearing your reply, I cooked 500g but only used half of it
Kim mclachlanThursday 19th January 2017
I used xanthan gun to thicken a gravy. I swear buy it now
KateSaturday 21st January 2017
Hi Kim
It’s great isn’t it. Once you’ve got the hang of it it’s so quick and easy to use
Alice Anne BidstonTuesday 17th January 2017
This is one of my favourite go to meals and loved by the Hubby too!
Emma TTuesday 17th January 2017
Hi Alice,
So glad you like it!
Thanks for getting in touch!
Emma
Jenney RobinsonWednesday 4th January 2017
I don’t eat red meat but it great with Turkey mince too which is also low in fat. I think pasta is my life saver when it’s chilly weather as its “cosy” and filling
JamesSaturday 12th November 2016
Made this tonight with beef mince (as that’s what we had in the freezer!) and it was lovely.
karenFriday 4th November 2016
Why do you have to use cornflour you wouldn’t use it in any pasta dish
KaySaturday 11th February 2017
Hi Karen, the cornflour helps thicken the sauce. Personally, I really like it with the cornflour in, and we use cornflour often. It’s entirely up to you if you’d like to include it or not 🙂
Shazza StanleyFriday 28th October 2016
Just made this, l was the only one eating it, so just cooked enough pasta for me , will freeze the rest of the meat sauce for another day, l can recommend it , was delicious !
KaySaturday 11th February 2017
Hi Shazza,
Thanks so much for stopping by – SO glad you liked it! ????
NatalieThursday 13th October 2016
Love love love this!
Carol YoungSaturday 8th October 2016
One of the best pasta recipes I have ever cooked and the parmesan completed it
Louise williamsWednesday 21st September 2016
I made this the other day and loved it!! I just fancied something quite early tasting and not too expensive.
My boyf and house mate enjoyed it too!
I did make a tweek. I didn’t have any beef stock cubes so used chicken and added a spoon full of bovril to the pan for added flavour.
Next time I’ll try adding some greens for extra speed!!
Terri dyceSunday 18th September 2016
This is an absolutely delicious recipe. Would Definitely make this again and recommend this to anyone who will listen! Thank you pinch of nom!
LucieTuesday 6th September 2016
Does this recipe freeze well/how long will it keep refrigerated?
Thank you 🙂
Emma TTuesday 6th September 2016
Hi Lucie,
This freezes really well – obviously just freeze the meat sauce not the pasta. Also heats up well too, just add a little extra water to loosen it when it’s heating through, keeps for a few days in the fridge, treat the same as any other meat or Bolognese sauce.
Emma ????
LesleyThursday 25th August 2016
Wow what an easy recipe…my family absolutely loved it…who says diets are boring. …definitely in our top 3
Sharon CaseyWednesday 24th August 2016
So easy to make. One of my favourite’s. Really tasty and moreish, l would highly recommend this dish.
Sue MarriottWednesday 27th July 2016
Had this recipe recommended (along with your web-site). Cooked this for tea and was yummy. Put spinach underneath too for extra speed. Thanks very much.
Sue Marriott
Jas schwenderWednesday 20th July 2016
I have just made this for dinner tonight. I have to say it was very easy to prepare and extremely tasty and filling!! Thank you Emma for sharing this lovely recipe! Lots spare too so that’s my lunch sorted for work tomorrow ????
LauraTuesday 19th July 2016
Could you use xanthan gum instead of the cornflour??
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