Penne with Mushroom Pesto

Very Healthy
Health score
62%
Penne with Mushroom Pesto
45 min.
6
434kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Penne with Mushroom Pesto, a dish that perfectly balances health and flavor. This recipe is not only very healthy, boasting a health score of 62, but it also offers a rich and satisfying taste that will leave your taste buds dancing. Ready in just 45 minutes, it serves six, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or a cozy lunch with friends.

The star of this dish is the vibrant mushroom pesto, crafted from fresh white mushrooms, aromatic garlic, and the nutty essence of pine nuts, all blended to perfection. The addition of freshly grated Parmesan and a hint of Worcestershire sauce elevates the flavor profile, creating a savory sauce that clings beautifully to the penne rigate. This pasta dish is versatile enough to serve as a side, a main course, or even a light lunch, making it a fantastic addition to your meal rotation.

With each bite, you’ll enjoy a delightful mix of textures and flavors, complemented by the freshness of parsley and the richness of extra-virgin olive oil. Plus, with only 434 calories per serving, you can savor this dish guilt-free. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this Penne with Mushroom Pesto is sure to impress and satisfy. Dive into this deliciously healthy recipe and bring a taste of gourmet dining to your home!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup parmesan freshly grated
  • 0.3 cup pinenuts 
  •  garlic clove with 1/4 teaspoon salt minced mashed
  • pound penne pasta (ridged penne)
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • tablespoon worcestershire sauce 
  • 0.5 cup parsley fresh dry washed packed well
  • tablespoon sherry 
  • 10 ounce mushrooms fresh white chopped fine (preferably in a food processor)

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. In a 6-quart kettle bring 5 quarts salted water to a boil for pasta.
  2. In a 10- to 12-inch non-stick skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté mushrooms with Worcestershire sauce, Sherry, and salt and pepper to taste, stirring, until liquid mushrooms give off is evaporated and mushrooms begin to brown, about 10 minutes.
  3. In a food processor purée mushroom mixture with garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan, and remaining 3 tablespoons oil.
  4. Add parsley and blend until parsley is chopped fine. Pesto keeps, surface covered with plastic wrap, chilled, 1 week.
  5. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water and drain pasta.
  6. In a large bowl whisk together pesto and 2/3 cup reserved hot cooking water.
  7. Add pasta and toss well, thinning pesto, if necessary, with remaining reserved cooking water.

Nutrition Facts

Calories434kcal
Protein12.65%
Fat32.26%
Carbs55.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.67
Glycemic Load
23.18
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
19.502608397733%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.02mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Hesperetin
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
10.78mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.75mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:434.34kcal
21.72%
Fat:15.6g
24%
Saturated Fat:2.49g
15.55%
Carbohydrates:59.95g
19.98%
Net Carbohydrates:56.68g
20.61%
Sugar:3.54g
3.94%
Cholesterol:2.83mg
0.94%
Sodium:113.79mg
4.95%
Alcohol:0.26g
100%
Alcohol %:0.21%
100%
Protein:13.76g
27.52%
Vitamin K:90.84µg
86.52%
Selenium:53.24µg
76.06%
Manganese:1.23mg
61.53%
Phosphorus:250.59mg
25.06%
Copper:0.46mg
22.95%
Vitamin B3:3.34mg
16.7%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.97%
Magnesium:63.52mg
15.88%
Vitamin E:2.01mg
13.37%
Fiber:3.28g
13.1%
Zinc:1.86mg
12.38%
Potassium:410.49mg
11.73%
Iron:2.09mg
11.62%
Vitamin B5:1.09mg
10.94%
Vitamin C:8.21mg
9.95%
Vitamin A:457.66IU
9.15%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.05%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
8.88%
Folate:31.71µg
7.93%
Calcium:78.68mg
7.87%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.15%
Source:Epicurious