Simple Mushroom Penne with Walnut Pesto

Introduction

This Simple Mushroom Penne with Walnut Pesto is perfect for a fast, delicious dinner! Combining mushrooms, the most delicious umami flavor in nature; and walnuts, I love their taste so much over my crushed walnut quinoa bowl , will give you a dish to fill your family stomach.

Why Make This Recipe

Not only is this recipe an easy one to make but it combines some fresh wholesome ingredients too. Great for a hectic weeknight meal or an appetizing family weekend dinner. And it's vegetarian and takes only 30 minutes to make!

Simple Mushroom Penne With Walnut Pesto

Here are the recipe to make this delicious dish at your home.

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces penne pasta
• 4 tablespoons butter
• Ingredients 16 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated or sliced into thin slices
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, 1/4 cup (for topping)
• 1 cup walnuts
• 1 ½ cup greens (spinach or basil are awesome – handful of basil for a classic pesto taste!)
• ½-¾ cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 clove garlic
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Prepare penne pasta following package instructions Drain it and set aside.
2. In a small sauté pan, over low heat, toast the walnuts; do not add any butter or liquid. Sauté the walnuts, shaking and stirring continually until fragrant and toasty about 5 minutes.
3. Add all walnut pesto ingredients in a food processor and process until mostly smooth.
4. Melt butter in a large, wide skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for 8cm 10 minutes until they turn a deep golden brown.
5. Return the penne pasta to skillet and stir. Add the parmesan cheese and season with salt, pepper,and fresh parsley or any other herbs.
6. Ladle the pasta into 4–6 bowls. Spoon an extra-large dollop of the walnut pesto over each bowl, or stir into your prepared pasta.