Pasta with pesto & mushroom sauce

Get ready to treat your taste buds to a delightful fusion of earthy flavours and fresh aromatic herbs with this Pasta with Pesto and Mushroom Sauce recipe! Combining the creamy, garlicky goodness of classic pesto with the savoury depth of mushrooms creates a dish that’s both comforting and sophisticated. Perfect for a cosy night in or impressing your dinner guests, this recipe brings the Italian countryside right to your kitchen table. So grab your favourite pasta, a handful of fresh basil, and let’s embark on a culinary journey that promises to leave you coming back for seconds.

Pasta with pesto & mushroom sauce

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Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 4.0/5

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Ingredients

• 1 pkt gluten free penne
• 1 cup basil leaves
• 4 tbsp pumpkin seeds
• 3 cloves garlic
• Olive oil as needed
• 250 g brown mushrooms
• Zest of lemon
• Handful of walnuts or pecans
• 1 pkt soya cream or other plant based cream

Instructions

• Put basil, pumpkin seeds garlic and olive oil everything in food processer and whizz. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Chop mushrooms and garlic
• Add to pan with 1 tbsp of olive oil
• Fry until brown
• Add salt and pepper , zest of lemon and nuts
• Sauté for 3 minutes
• Add pesto and cream, mix well and add pasta to pan
• Stir thorough for 1 minute and serve