Pesto Pasta with Mixed Mushrooms

Pesto Pasta with Mixed Mushrooms

Serving Size: 4 people

1 container button mushrooms

3 large portabella mushrooms

1 tablespoon sunflower oil

Salt & pepper

Whole-wheat pasta

2 tablespoons canned pesto

Shaved parmesan for topping

1.     Bring a pot of water to a boil and put a generous amount salt (it should taste like the ocean)

2.     While it is coming to a boil heat the sunflower oil in a sauté pan and add the mushrooms.  Let them sauté on medium heat until they have reduced in size by half and are dark brown in color

3.     Add the pasta to the water and wait till the noodles are ready.  Drain and return them to the pan.  Add the pesto and mushrooms and combine.  Season to taste with salt and pepper

4.     When serving top with the parmesan cheese