Name: Roasted Chestnut & Herb Pesto Pasta with Mushrooms Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz chestnuts, roasted and peeled; 8 oz pasta; 2 cups mushrooms, sliced; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 2 cloves garlic; 1 cup fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

Roasted Chestnut & Herb Pesto Pasta with Mushrooms Recipe

Dalia Kroeger Modified: July 23, 2024

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How To Make Roasted Chestnut & Herb Pesto Pasta with Mushrooms

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

8 oz chestnuts, roasted and peeled
8 oz pasta
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 cloves garlic
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a food processor, combine the roasted chestnuts, pine nuts, garlic, basil, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pulse until smooth.
In a skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until browned and tender.
Add the cooked pasta and chestnut pesto to the skillet with the mushrooms. Stir until well coated and heated through.
Serve hot and garnish with extra grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories : 380kcal
Total Fat : 22g
Saturated Fat : 4g
Cholesterol : 5mg
Sodium : 150mg
Total Carbohydrates : 38g
Dietary Fiber : 6g
Sugar : 4g
Protein : 11g

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