Mushroom Pesto Pasta

Creamy pesto pasta with chestnut mushrooms - cooked in less than 20 mins with 2 pans.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cook the pasta as per packet instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.

Step 2

Add 1 tbs olive oil to a heated sauce pan. When it is heated, add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and let them sizzle until the mushrooms start giving out water (approximately 8-10 mins).

Step 3

Add the pesto onto the mushrooms and mix well. Make sure all the mushrooms are coated. Reduce heat and stir occasionally, until pesto is cooked.

Step 4

Add the mascarpone to the pesto and mix well. After a minute, turn off heat and add the sauce and mushrooms to your pasta.

Step 5

Mix well and add salt and pepper to taste.