Basil Pesto Pasta with Broccoli and Mushrooms

Name: Basil Pesto Pasta with Broccoli and Mushrooms
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces dry cavatappi noodles ((or other noodle of choice)); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups broccoli florets ((about 1 head of broccoli), chopped); 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms; ½ cup Homemade Basil Pesto; Salt and pepper (, to taste)

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This Basil Pesto Pasta with Broccoli and Mushrooms is an easy dish that’s full of flavor. Tender pasta is tossed with basil pesto, sautéed mushroom, and fresh broccoli. It’s simple to make and is perfect for busy weeknights!

It’s time for another 30-Minute Thursday recipe! Get excited, because I know I am!

There are days when I need easy meals, and then there are days when I need carbs and easy meals. And today just happens to be one of them. The hubster and I just moved into our new house last weekend, so I’m pulling out all of the easy meal ideas that I can get my hands on!

The kitchen was the ~~first~~ second room that I organized since I now have a ton of cabinet space and a gorgeous island! And my pantry…I could stare at it for hours, it’s so big that I need to buy more food to fill it! Ok, so that’s an exaggeration, but you get the point.

I actually organized my walk-in closet first, because, you know…I love clothes and shoes, so I had to claim almost the entire closet, sorry to the hubster. But that’s ok, we have three other bedrooms to spare with lots and lots of closet space.

And in case you didn’t notice, I love organizing! Shelves, closets, drawers, pantries…you name it! I also love cleaning and am a bit of a neat freak, so my kitchen always sparkles.

But anyways, because we’ve been so busy unpacking, cleaning, and getting organized, easy meal ideas are definitely needed around here. And that’s when I had the brilliant idea to put my love for pasta, mushrooms, and pesto to good use.

Remember when I shared this Easy Basil Pesto a few weeks ago? Well, I’ve been making it non-stop and freezing some jars so that I always have some whenever my cravings strike. And it really comes in handy since it’s already prepared, which is perfect for this 30-minute meal.

This Basil Pesto Pasta with Broccoli and Mushrooms is an easy dish that’s full of flavor. Tender pasta is tossed with basil pesto, sautéed mushroom, and fresh broccoli. It’s simple to make and is perfect for busy weeknights!

If you adore pesto like I do, then this pasta is just begging to be made. And really, this dish couldn’t get any easier to prepare. Because, remember, I’m all about the simple dishes here at Pumpkin ‘N Spice. And when it’s summer and the weather is hot, I definitely don’t want to be standing around a hot stove all day.

What’s in Basil Pesto Pasta?

I don’t think I could make this broccoli and mushroom pesto pasta easier if I tried! Here’s what you’ll need to make this mushroom broccoli pasta:

Cavatappi noodles
Olive oil
Broccoli florets
Baby bella mushrooms
Basil Pesto
Salt and pepper

How to Make Basil Pesto Pasta

Cook some pasta according to the package directions and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, sauté the broccoli in some olive oil, and then add in some baby bella mushrooms to the same skillet.
When both veggies are tender, add in the pasta and pesto, and stir to combine.

And that’s it! Told you it was easy! One bite and you’ll be hooked on the tender veggies and zesty pasta. It’s flavorful, simple and perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends!

Can I Use Another Type of Pasta?

Of course! I chose to use cavatappi noodles because I love their shape, but any pasta works in this dish.

Tips for Making Basil Pesto Pasta

You can use a store-bought pesto sauce for convenience, but if you have the time, please make this pesto…it’s SO easy and so good!

I bet you could also use frozen broccoli instead of fresh as well, but try not to overcook it. You still want the broccoli to retain some of its crunch.

This is a super flexible recipe in general. I made this easy pesto pasta with mushrooms and broccoli, but pesto pairs nicely with just about every veggie!

Looking for more easy pasta recipes? I’ve got you covered!

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