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Roasted Mushroom Pesto on Penne

[heart_this] · May 31, 2007 · 2 Comments

Roasted Mushroom Pesto on Penne

The other day I saw a recipe with oven roasted mushrooms and I thought, that would make a nice pesto. Instead of the standard pine nuts and basil I went with more earthy toned walnuts and parsley.

Roasted Mushroom Pesto on Penne

Roasted Mushroom Pesto on Penne

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Servings: 4
ingredients
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms (or Shiitake)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 4 ounces cremini mushrooms (quarterd)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tablespoons walnuts (toasted)
  • 4 tablespoons grated parmigiano-reggiano
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
directions
  1. Boil the water and remove from heat.
  2. Add the porcini mushrooms mushrooms and soak for 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to 400F/200C.
  4. Toss the cremini mushrooms in the oil with the salt and pepper.
  5. Place the cremini mushrooms in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
  6. Place everything into a food processor and blend.
  7. Serve on penne or gluten free penne and enjoy!
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Take a look at the Presto Pasta Nights roundup at Once Upon a Feast.

Food, Gluten-free, Italian, Low-carb, Main Course, Mushroom, Pasta, Pesto, Recipe, Vegetarian

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  1. Ruth Daniels says

    May 31, 2007 at 12:59 pm

    The photo took my breath away. Plus, roasted mushrooms are a favortie of mine. Can’t wait to try out the combo for a new pest.

    Thanks for sharing with Presto Pasta Nights.

    Reply
  2. Pearlsofeast says

    April 23, 2008 at 9:58 am

    Oh my god what a great recipe. I feel like eating straight away. I love ur collection of recipes so I have added ur wonderful blog in my favorite links

    Reply

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