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By Pinch of Yum
Simple Mushroom Penne with Walnut Pesto
Instructions
Prep:10minCook:30min
Simple Mushroom Penne with Walnut Pesto - made with easy ingredients like Parmesan cheese, whole wheat penne, mushrooms, garlic, and butter. Vegetarian.
Updated at: Fri, 14 Apr 2023 22:31:23 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
45
Low
Glycemic Load
24
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories797 kcal (40%)
Total Fat57.2 g (82%)
Carbs54 g (21%)
Sugars5.2 g (6%)
Protein23.5 g (47%)
Sodium600 mg (30%)
Fiber6.1 g (22%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
![8 ounces penne pasta (I like to use whole wheat)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764641/graph/fooddb/84cfc898eee87518bbba36ab806e952b.jpg)
8 ouncespenne pasta
i like to use whole wheat
![4 tablespoons LAND O LAKES® European Style Super Premium Butter](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764614/graph/fooddb/dc62ec09ec93bf4710f1c4fbba9020cf.jpg)
4 tablespoonsbutter
european style, super premium
![16 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1570185220/custom_upload/9d8600b750df7511c503031e378bf3cd.jpg)
16 ouncesmushrooms
fresh, sliced
![1/4 cup grated or shaved Parmesan cheese](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764639/graph/fooddb/f1fe2fc9e0919c4d60a8aaa808296684.jpg)
¼ cupgrated parmesan cheese
or shaved
![salt, pepper, and fresh parsley for topping](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765002/graph/fooddb/eb238db694872ac4ebb19f67029d0f81.jpg)
salt
![salt, pepper, and fresh parsley for topping](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764843/graph/fooddb/50e15d7f550e17e36816598ba5504cca.jpg)
pepper
![salt, pepper, and fresh parsley for topping](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764930/graph/fooddb/a25b96a41e072d31fb758e3fe9558b71.jpg)
fresh parsley
for topping
![1 cup walnuts](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764510/graph/fooddb/6ee6405784d2875e6443c5507fa84be1.jpg)
1 cupwalnuts
![1 1/2 cups packed greens (spinach, basil, parsley, anything you like – but keep some basil for a more traditional pesto flavor)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550763050/graph/fooddb/9b68eec8f074b3447aea063763f745f2.jpg)
1 ½ cupsgreens
packed, spinach, basil, parsley, anything you like - but keep some basil for a more traditional pesto flavor
![1/2 to 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764639/graph/fooddb/f1fe2fc9e0919c4d60a8aaa808296684.jpg)
½ cupshredded parmesan cheese
![1/4 cup olive oil](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764527/graph/fooddb/98895c89dcf2029e3f512773f9b12a3c.jpg)
¼ cupolive oil
![1 clove garlic](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764463/graph/fooddb/fb90ea8fbd3e81005fc22ada2c8ddd1f.jpg)
1clove garlic
![juice of 1 lemon](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764819/graph/fooddb/36fa4029573abd1cd24238ff8b00bf88.jpg)
1juice of lemon
![salt and pepper to taste](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765002/graph/fooddb/eb238db694872ac4ebb19f67029d0f81.jpg)
salt
to taste
![salt and pepper to taste](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764843/graph/fooddb/50e15d7f550e17e36816598ba5504cca.jpg)
pepper
to taste
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