Simple dinner idea - Pasta with mushrooms and pesto

I like to plan our family meals ... but there are days where I just have not much time and no clue what to cook for a dinner!
I always try to have basic ingredients in my kitchen, from which I can cook simple and quick meal.

One of my favourite quick meals is Pasta with mushrooms and pesto.
It is super easy to make and delicious!

The ingredients you need are:

• pasta of your choice
• onions
• garlic
• pesto (green or red - this time I used red one with sundried tomatoes)
• mushrooms
• peppers (green, yellow or red - it is up to you)
• salt, pepper, paprika, herb de Provence, fresh basil
• parmesan cheese

 

 

I start with frying chopped onion. When it softened little bit I add mushrooms and garlic.

Then I add the spices: salt, pepper, paprika and herbs de Provence.

I let the spices infuse into mushrooms and then add the peppers.

I leave mushrooms and peppers to cook for few minutes until all vegetables are soft.
In meantime I boil the water and prepare pasta.

When vegetables are soft, I add pesto and fresh cut basil.

When pasta is cooked I mix it with the mushroom and pesto sauce, add parmesan cheese on top and voila .... here is the final look :)

 

 



I've also made some side dish - salad with mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and olive oil.

My family loves this dish! Including my little man who loves pasta!

If you've never tried this recipe give it a try and you will see it is worth it! Yummy!!!

Take care!
See you soon!