Stroganoff Pasta
Stroganoff Pasta is a hearty, comforting dish that combines tender strips of beef (or sometimes mushrooms for a vegetarian version) with a rich, creamy sauce made from sour cream, onions, and mushrooms, all tossed with pasta. It's a popular adaptation of the classic Russian Beef Stroganoff, which traditionally served the creamy beef mixture over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is typically high in both carbohydrates from the pasta and fat from the creamy sauce and beef, with a moderate amount of protein. A standard serving can provide a good source of iron and B vitamins from the beef, and it generally ranges from 500 to 700 calories per serving, depending on the cut of meat and richness of the sauce.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.8 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.2 mg |
| Selenium | 28 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Zinc | 3.8 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a fascinating example of how a 19th-century Russian aristocratic dish evolved into a global comfort food, with variations adapting to local ingredients and tastes. Nutritionally, the sour cream in the sauce not only adds tang but also helps tenderize the meat and provides calcium, making it a more nutrient-dense choice than a simple cream-based sauce.
