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Spinach Pesto Pasta with Sauteed Gourmet Mushrooms

January 20, 2016
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Spinach Pesto Pasta with Sautéed Gourmet Mushrooms: Creamy spinach pesto pasta is elevated by pairing it with delicious sautéed gourmet mushrooms!

Pesto is one of my all-time favorite pasta sauces, and so I am always looking for new and innovative ways to spruce up my pesto pasta dishes. Today I share with you a classic spinach pesto pasta, elevated to a beautiful side dish by adding simple sautéed mushrooms!

Spinach Pesto Pasta with Sautéed Gourmet Mushrooms: Creamy spinach pesto pasta is elevated by pairing it with delicious sautéed gourmet mushrooms!
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Spinach Pesto Pasta with Sautéed Gourmet Mushrooms: Creamy spinach pesto pasta is elevated by pairing it with delicious sautéed gourmet mushrooms!

Spinach Pesto Pasta with Sautéed Gourmet Mushrooms: Creamy spinach pesto pasta is elevated by pairing it with delicious sautéed gourmet mushrooms!

Store-bought pesto just is not the same as homemade pesto. That is just a fact. And while I do prefer the Kirkland brand pesto at Costco, I definitely prefer to make homemade pesto if I have the time. The easiest thing to do is to make a big double or triple batch and then freeze the extra for future use. You can freeze it in a Tupperware container if you plan on using a large amount at once (for big family/friend gatherings) or you can freeze it in an ice cube tray. This is a great trick if you need one or two person serving sizes of pesto: fill your ice cube tray with pesto in each “ice cube slot.” Once frozen, remove the pesto cubes and place in a Ziploc freezer bag. Then you can just remove however many cubes you need at a time and throw them right into your pasta or other dish. So simple!

Spinach Pesto Pasta with Sautéed Gourmet Mushrooms: Creamy spinach pesto pasta is elevated by pairing it with delicious sautéed gourmet mushrooms!

One of my favorite things to do with homemade pesto is to add other types of cheeses. I am especially fond of adding cream cheese or Neufchatel cheese because it gives the pesto an extra creamy texture and a tangy note.

Spinach Pesto Pasta with Sautéed Gourmet Mushrooms: Creamy spinach pesto pasta is elevated by pairing it with delicious sautéed gourmet mushrooms!

Pairing it with the sautéed mushrooms gives this dish a perfect “winter side dish” vibe, which I love. Here I just used the “gourmet blend” of mushrooms that is sold at my local grocery store, but you can really use whatever type of mushrooms you prefer.

Spinach Pesto Pasta with Sautéed Gourmet Mushrooms: Creamy spinach pesto pasta is elevated by pairing it with delicious sautéed gourmet mushrooms!

Now it’s your turn!

What is your favorite way to “spruce up” your pesto? Share with me by commenting below!

Spinach Pesto Pasta with Sauteed Gourmet Mushrooms
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
25 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
25 min
For pesto
  1. 3 large garlic cloves
  2. 1/4 cup walnuts
  3. 4 large handfuls of baby spinach
  4. 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  5. 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  6. 2 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature, cut into small cubes
  7. 2 tbsp. butter
  8. 1/2 lb. gourmet mushroom blend (Such as cremini, shiitake, baby bella, etc.)
  9. 1 splash white wine
  10. 1 lb. wheel pasta, or other small shaped pasta
  11. Kosher salt
  12. Black pepper
  13. Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
  2. To make spinach pesto, combine garlic, walnuts and spinach in a food processor. Pulse until combined. With food processor running, stream in olive oil and process until combined. Add parmesan cheese and cream cheese. Process until combined, scraping down the sides with a spatula as needed. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. In a medium-sized stainless steel sautéte pan over medium heat, melt butter. Sauté mushrooms for 8-10 minutes, until tender. Turn the heat up to medium-high and deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine. Salt and pepper to taste. Cook just until the liquid has evaporated.
  4. Meanwhile, cook pasta until al dente. Drain pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  5. To finish dish, combine pasta with a couple of large spoonfuls of pesto and a couple of splashes of pasta water in a pot over low-medium heat. Stir until combined. Add more pasta water or pesto as desired. Serve in a bowl with sautéed mushrooms on top. Garnish with parmesan cheese.
By Sarah Daniel
The Charming Detroiter http://thecharmingdetroiter.com/
Spinach Pesto Pasta with Sautéed Gourmet Mushrooms: Creamy spinach pesto pasta is elevated by pairing it with delicious sautéed gourmet mushrooms!

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  1. xoxobellablog says

    January 23, 2016 at 4:22 pm

    I love pesto…I will have to try this!

    Reply
  2. shockinglydelicious says

    January 22, 2016 at 5:10 pm

    I could eat that pesto up with a spoon!

    Reply
  3. Melissa says

    January 22, 2016 at 10:38 am

    Yum! I love pesto. This sounds like the perfect winter pesto when basil is no where to be found! I will definitely be trying it out with cream cheese!

    Reply
  4. April @ Girl Gone Gourmet says

    January 22, 2016 at 10:30 am

    Pesto is one of my favorite go-to easy weeknight dinners – such a great way to use up extra greens that might otherwise go to waste.

    Reply
  5. Platter Talk says

    January 22, 2016 at 9:09 am

    Fantastic confluence of flavors here; we love the spinach in this pesto! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply

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