Nutrition Facts

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories 615kcal 30%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Carbohydrates 62g 20%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 4g 8%
Protein 18g 36%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 360mg 15%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Simple Mushroom Penne with Walnut Pesto

Name: Simple Mushroom Penne with Walnut Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: For the Pasta:; 8 ounces penne pasta; 4 tablespoons butter; 16 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms; 1/4 cup grated or shaved Parmesan cheese; salt and pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, for topping; For the Walnut Pesto:; 1 cup walnuts; 1 1/2 cups packed greens (spinach or basil are great – but keep some basil for a more traditional pesto flavor); 1/2 to 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 clove garlic; juice of 1 lemon; salt and pepper to taste

Prep 10m

Cook 30m

Total 40m

This Simple Mushroom Penne with Walnut Pesto is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish. Sautéed mushrooms and penne are tossed in a flavorful walnut pesto, then topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. The combination of earthy mushrooms and the bright, zesty pesto make this a perfect weeknight meal.

Walnut Pesto

Mushroom Penne

Notes

Nutrition is for 6 servings including pesto.

This recipe is high in fat primarily because of the walnuts, butter, and Parmesan cheese. If you’re looking to lighten it up a little bit, I’d start by omitting the Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Simple Mushroom Penne with Walnut Pesto

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