A delicious dish featuring penne pasta tossed with sautéed mushrooms and a homemade walnut pesto. The dish is topped with fresh Parmesan cheese and herbs for added flavor.
1: Cook the penne pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2: Toast the walnuts in a small sauté pan over low heat with no butter or oil for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
3: In a food processor, combine all the ingredients for the walnut pesto and pulse until mostly smooth.
4: Heat 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat in a wide skillet.
5: Add the mushrooms and sauté for 8-10 minutes until they are a deep golden brown.
6: Add the penne pasta to the pan and stir to combine, adding Parmesan, salt, pepper, and fresh parsley or other herbs to taste.
7: Divide the pasta between 4-6 bowls and top with a generous spoonful of walnut pesto or stir the pesto directly into the pasta.
