4-Ingredient Mushroom Pesto Pasta (One-Pot)
This Mushroom Pesto Pasta is quick, easy, packed with flavor, and requires only one pot and 4 ingredients to come together!
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta of choice long or short
- 8 ounces white or baby bella mushrooms
- 8 ounces pesto 8 ounces pesto = approx. 1 cup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta to al dente according to the directions on the box. Before straining, make sure to conserve at least 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Set pasta aside in a large bowl.1 pound pasta of choice
- Slice your mushrooms longways in 2-4 thin pieces, depending on their size. Add them to the pot with olive oil.8 ounces white or baby bella mushrooms, 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Sautee mushrooms over medium heat until their juices release and they start to caramelize (5-8 minutes).
- Remove from heat and add the pasta back to the pot with the mushrooms. Add the pesto and toss.8 ounces pesto
- Assess the consistency. If it seems too thick and dense, add the pasta water about 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.
Notes
- If you're looking for extra protein in this dish, I highly recommend adding this 3-Ingredient Pesto Butter Salmon!
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