SPINACH PESTO PASTA WITH PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS OR BACON

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Spinach Pesto Pasta with Portobello Mushrooms or Bacon image

Wonderful for winter, and unbelievably good over pasta, then topped with portobello mushrooms or bacon. Please everyone in the house with this flexible veggie or carnie recipe.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 pound whole wheat pasta (just plain regular white pasta will work great too)
1/2 cup walnuts
1 - 2 cloves garlic (chopped (Two for a very strong garlic taste - one I find yummy, but then I love garlic!))
1 1/4 cups spinach
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Plus
I'm trying something new here and giving you three options - going all carnivore, going all vegetarian, or doing half and half, aka: Veggies and Carnies Living Together! We'll see how it works.
Two portobello mushrooms
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil + 2 teaspoons for cooking
Salt and pepper to taste
-or-
Four slices bacon
-or-
Two slices bacon
One portobello mushroom
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil + 1 teaspoon for cooking
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions.
  • While the pasta is boiling, make the spinach pesto: In a food processor (or a blender in a pinch), pulse the spinach, garlic, walnuts, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese. Don't pulse it to a paste - leave it a little chunky - some texture is good.
  • Okay, now pick your track! Are you going all veggie, all carnie, or a split between the two?

pat guthro
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The pesto can be made ahead of time, and the pasta cooks in just a few minutes.


Hamza Raaj
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can use any type of mushrooms you like, and you can also add other vegetables, such as zucchini or bell peppers.


S.M. Alauddin
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover pesto. I also like to add a bit of grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.


Wassim Alzein
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The pesto is so easy to make and the mushrooms add a great depth of flavor. I also like to add a bit of red pepper flakes for a little spice.


Jemimah 0tieno
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The pesto was so flavorful and the mushrooms were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


David Bubner
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The pesto was flavorful and the mushrooms were a great addition. I would definitely make this again.


Shahzaib Ashraf
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The pesto was flavorful and the mushrooms were tender and juicy. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


The Gozaira LTD
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This pasta dish was amazing! The pesto was creamy and flavorful, and the mushrooms were perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal.


Ahemd abdullah
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The pesto was so flavorful and the mushrooms were a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


JAYCEE Dexter
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This spinach pesto pasta with portobello mushrooms was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.