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Pesto Penne with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
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12 INGREDIENTS • 6 STEPS • 25MINS

Pesto Penne with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

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Our Pesto Penne Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauce is a fun no-fuss dinner recipe you will love! This go-to dinner option is quick and easy to make so you can get dinner on the table in no time. Not to mention it's loaded with juicy mushroom chunks, packed full of flavor from parmesan and pesto sauce. All this goodness can be made in one pot for a simpler cleanup afterward - talk about perfect for busy weeknights!
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Our Pesto Penne Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauce is a fun no-fuss dinner recipe you will love! This go-to dinner option is quick and easy to make so you can get dinner on the table in no time. Not to mention it's loaded with juicy mushroom chunks, packed full of flavor from parmesan and pesto sauce. All this goodness can be made in one pot for a simpler cleanup afterward - talk about perfect for busy weeknights!
25MINS
Total Time
$3.50
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
US / Metric
Penne Pasta
10 oz
Penne Pasta
Water
8 cups
Water
Button Mushroom
2 1/4 cups
Yellow Onion
1
Small Yellow Onion, finely chopped
Basil Pesto
1/4 cup
Basil Pesto
Mushroom Broth
1/4 cup
Mushroom Broth
Heavy Cream
3/4 cup
Heavy Cream
Olive Oil
3 Tbsp
Salt
to taste
Fresh Parsley
to taste
Roughly Chopped Fresh Parsley
for garnish
optional
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
455
Fat
25.2 g
Protein
14.0 g
Carbs
41.9 g
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step 1
In a stock pot over medium-high heat, boil Water (8 cups) and cook Penne Pasta (10 oz) according to the package instructions. Drain but keep 1/2 cup of pasta water for later use.
step 2
In a frying pan over medium heat, heat the Olive Oil (3 Tbsp). Add Yellow Onion (1) and stir for about 2-3 minutes or until soft.
step 3
Add Button Mushrooms (2 1/4 cups) and cook for about 5 minutes.
step 4
Add Mushroom Broth (1/4 cup) and Heavy Cream (3/4 cup). Season it with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Increase the heat to high, add pasta water and bring to a simmer for about 5 minutes until the liquid is slightly reduced and thickened.
step 5
Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the pasta, Basil Pesto (1/4 cup), and Shredded Parmesan Cheese (1 cup). Toss to combine. Then transfer to a serving plate.
step 6
Optionally garnish with Fresh Parsley (to taste) and enjoy right away.
step 6 Optionally garnish with Fresh Parsley (to taste) and enjoy right away.
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Comfort Food
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Dinner
Mushrooms
Vegetarian
Pasta
Italian
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