Pesto Pasta With Mushrooms, Onions, and Red Bell Peppers

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 9

Creamy Pesto Pasta loaded with Mushrooms, Onions, and Red Bell Peppers

Pesto Pasta With Mushrooms, Onions, and Red Bell Peppers

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

540

Sugar

Fat

37g

Pesto Pasta with Mushrooms, Onions, and Red Bell Peppers is a quick and easy pasta recipe that is perfect for any time of day. This recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and cook, making it perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. The pesto sauce is made with fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and olive oil, making it a healthy and flavorful addition to the pasta. The mushrooms, onions, and red bell peppers are a great addition that not only adds flavor but also nutrition to the dish. This dish is perfect for vegetarians and can be easily made gluten-free by using gluten-free spaghetti.

Instructions

1.	Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
2.	Drain and rinse under cold water, then transfer to a large bowl.
3.	In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and onions. Cook until it softens.
4.	Add red bell pepper and mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes.
5.	Add pesto sauce and cook for 2 more minutes.
6.	Add the sauce to the spaghetti and toss to combine.

PROS

This Pesto Pasta is a quick and easy comfort food that is perfect for weeknight dinners or lunch.

The creamy pesto sauce combined with the veggies makes it a flavorful and healthy meal.

CONS

Pesto sauce has a high fat content, and the pasta has a high carbohydrate content.

People with nut allergies should avoid pesto sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mushrooms are low in calories, fat, and sodium and high in vitamins and minerals.
Red bell peppers are loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants.
Pesto sauce contains healthy fats from olive oil and antioxidants from basil.

	7 ounces thin spaghetti
	1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
	1/2 onion , slivered
	1 red bell pepper , cored and slivered
	8 ounces mushrooms , sliced
	7 ounces pesto sauce