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Mushroom & Walnut Penne – Organic & Vegetarian

Updated 23 March 2024 Published 22 September 2014 67 Comments

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Mushroom & Walnut Penne is a vegetarian pasta dish with organic mushrooms, walnuts, white wine, and yogurt. Perfect for a quick midweek meal.

Mushroom & Walnut Penne, white wine, yogurt, organic, vegetarian, low fat

Mushroom & Walnut Penne is a nutritious organic, low-fat, vegetarian dish made with mushrooms, walnuts, white wine, and yogurt, finished off with a good grating of hard cheese!

To celebrate Organic Food Month #OrganicSeptember, Sainsbury’s sent me some items from their So Organic range of which there are over 250 products!

We often just think of fruit and vegetables when it comes to organic but you can get most foods in an organic version these days and the So Organic range does a pretty good job of covering most angles!

From the selection of So Organic goodies I was sent, I picked out the Soave white wine, walnuts, and penne which I decided would form the base of a hearty vegetarian pasta dish.

With the shopping voucher Sainsbury’s provided I also purchased So Organic: rapeseed oil, red onions, garlic, white mushrooms, plain yogurt, and Parmigiano Reggiano.

Sainsbury's So Organic range

We’re trying to eat less meat at the moment so my Mushroom & Walnut Penne went down very well with the family as mushrooms and walnuts make a great meat protein substitute.

Being low fat it is also an excellent dish for the health-conscious amongst us (I don’t do diets but I do believe in healthy eating and everything in moderation).

I always love being challenged to come up with new recipes and I’ve put the rest of the wine in the freezer (in separate portions) to make this again.

As many of you know I can’t drink wine (due to the sulphites which I think I’ve become allergic to over the years) but at least there are none in Champagne so I can still enjoy a glass of bubbly on occasion!

Mushroom & Walnut Penne, white wine, yogurt, organic, vegetarian, low fat

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  • 10 Minute Mushroom Pasta
  • Cauliflower and Broccoli Mac ‘n’ Cheese
  • Pasta with Mediterranean Meatless Balls
  • Vegan Shepherdess Pie with Cauliflower Mash

NB: Commissioned post, Sainsbury’s provided me with a selection of So Organic products plus a shopping voucher.

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Mushroom & Walnut Penne – Organic & Vegetarian

A nutritious and delicious organic, low fat, vegetarian pasta dish made with mushroom, walnuts, white wine and yogurt, finished off with a grating of hard cheese!
Course Main
Cuisine British
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes minutes
Total Time 32 minutes minutes
Servings 4
Author Camilla Hawkins

Ingredients

  • 1 Red onion large, finely sliced
  • 2 Garlic cloves crushed
  • 200 g White mushrooms
  • 80 g Walnut halves
  • 250 ml White Wine I used Soave*
  • 250 ml Organic vegetable or chicken stock made from 1 stock cube
  • 150 ml Low fat plain yogurt
  • 350 g Penne
  • Freshly ground salt and pepper
  • Parmigiano Reggiano grated or vegetarian hard cheese to serve
  • A few extra walnut pieces to garnish optional

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large non-stick pan on a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic for about 10 minutes under a lid, stirring occasionally.
  • Add another tbsp of oil and add the walnuts and mushrooms and fry until cooked, stirring regularly.
  • Add the stock, wine and seasoning, bring to the boil and then simmer for 12 minutes to make a reduction.
  • Cook the penne according to instructions.
  • Add the yogurt to the reduction over a very low heat and stir through, adjust seasoning if necessary.
  • Drain the pasta and pour over the mushroom and walnut sauce.
  • Place in a large serving bowl and serve with grated Parmigiano Reggiano or vegetarian equivalent and garnish with walnut pieces.

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Comments

  1. Lisa Williams

    30/12/2015 at 1:02 pm

    a fab way of using walnuts 🙂 Looks great I can never think how to sneak them into a dish !

    Reply
    • Camilla

      30/12/2015 at 2:02 pm

      Thanks Lisa:-)

      Reply
  2. Martina Evans

    20/12/2015 at 9:21 pm

    Fantastic recipe, this meal looks tasty!

    Reply
  3. Maya Russell

    09/05/2015 at 6:34 am

    Lovely & really healthy! I like walnuts – don’t love them but they have their own unique flavour.

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    • Camilla

      09/05/2015 at 5:55 pm

      Thank you Maya:-)

      Reply
  4. Paul Wilson

    30/12/2014 at 12:08 am

    This would make a nice change of pace after Christmas.

    Reply
  5. Anthony Harrington

    19/12/2014 at 11:10 am

    this looks lovely!

    Reply
  6. Jane Middleton

    10/11/2014 at 10:33 pm

    what a great hamper you got – and this is such a lovely healthy dish, thanks for the recipi

    Reply
  7. Heather Haigh

    04/11/2014 at 4:29 pm

    A great comfort dish for autumn, and not too expensive. mmmm

    Reply
  8. kris

    26/10/2014 at 12:00 pm

    this looks amazing!!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      26/10/2014 at 9:57 pm

      Thank you:-)

      Reply
  9. Daniela James

    25/10/2014 at 9:45 pm

    My family loved it!!!

    Reply
  10. Sharon Hingley

    25/10/2014 at 1:35 pm

    This looks delicious, my nephew went vegetarian over a year ago and I’m always looking for new recipes to try for him, will definitely be giving this a whirl.

    Reply
  11. Angela Campbell

    25/10/2014 at 1:57 am

    This looks absolutely delicious – can’t wait to try it, wanting to do at least one vegetarian/non meat family meal per week and it looks like this’ll be my first, thank you!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      25/10/2014 at 10:04 am

      I try for at least 2 now as we really do rely on meat too much sometimes:-)

      Reply
  12. Sara @ Don't Feed After Midnight

    15/10/2014 at 12:18 pm

    Mmmm, that’s right up my street!

    Reply
  13. Ursula Hunt

    13/10/2014 at 1:39 pm

    Nice with sweetcorn added and also gives a little colour

    Reply
  14. Ursula Hunt

    07/10/2014 at 9:41 am

    great healthy meal

    Reply
  15. Anne Dalzell

    03/10/2014 at 8:16 am

    We’re trying to cut down on the amount of meat we eat (about 3 times a week at the moment) so it’s great to get some inspiration

    Reply
    • Camilla

      03/10/2014 at 10:30 pm

      Thank you, same here:-)

      Reply
  16. Kirsty Fox

    02/10/2014 at 2:10 pm

    I’m not a big meat eater and I’m always on the look out for vegetarian recipes, this one sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      03/10/2014 at 10:37 pm

      Thanks, we’re eating less meat too!

      Reply
  17. William Gould

    01/10/2014 at 8:00 pm

    Very much like a lovely pasta dish my wife makes, with walnuts instead of the (cheaper equivalent of) Parma Ham that we use. Must give it a go on our “meat free” day…

    Reply
    • Camilla

      03/10/2014 at 10:40 pm

      Great, hope you enjoy it:-)

      Reply
  18. Lucy Parissi

    29/09/2014 at 9:48 pm

    I don’t think I have had walnuts with pasta before but it sounds like a brilliant idea. I am all for fast and delicious comfort food right now with my kitchen in limbo… Thanks for linking to #CookBlogShare (and now I must find some time to post my organic recipe too…)

    Reply
    • Camilla

      30/09/2014 at 4:27 pm

      Me neither but it really worked:-)

      Reply
  19. Honest mum

    28/09/2014 at 2:12 pm

    This looks so delicious! Love it! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays

    Reply
    • Camilla

      30/09/2014 at 4:44 pm

      Thank you and a pleasure:-)

      Reply
  20. Maddy

    24/09/2014 at 2:07 pm

    My veggie daughter loves walnuts, mushrooms and pasta- I’ve never thought of putting them together!

    Reply
  21. Kirsty Hijacked By Twins

    24/09/2014 at 1:44 pm

    We love pasta and this is the sort of meal we would love x #TasyTuesdays

    Reply
    • Camilla

      25/09/2014 at 12:43 pm

      Thanks, that’s good to hear:-)

      Reply
  22. Jan @GlugofOil

    24/09/2014 at 11:26 am

    Ooh yum I could eat a bowl of that right now – nice recipe!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      25/09/2014 at 12:44 pm

      Thank you:-)

      Reply
  23. Diane Wareing

    24/09/2014 at 8:49 am

    Never tried this before so I’m going to give it a go tonight. 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      25/09/2014 at 12:46 pm

      Fab:-)

      Reply
  24. Sally - My Custard Pie

    24/09/2014 at 5:35 am

    My vege daughter doesn’t like mushrooms…. but she does like walnuts… might have to see if I can sneak this one past her!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      25/09/2014 at 12:47 pm

      A cunning plan:-)

      Reply
  25. Paul Wilson

    24/09/2014 at 1:35 am

    Looks great. Love a good pasta dish.

    Reply
  26. Julie's Family Kitchen

    23/09/2014 at 9:52 pm

    Hmm! Just the kind of dish I like, like you I’m not into fad diets either, everything in moderation I say too. Your pasta dish looks really tasty.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      25/09/2014 at 12:49 pm

      Yep diets are like being given a map but never knowing the way, once you take the map away you’re lost again!

      Reply
  27. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche

    23/09/2014 at 4:51 pm

    I LOVE simple pasta dishes like this – mushrooms and pasta are a match made in heaven, especially with wine too!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      23/09/2014 at 5:08 pm

      Thanks Becca:-)

      Reply
  28. My Family Ties

    23/09/2014 at 3:24 pm

    What a tasty looking dish, a perfect evening meal 🙂 #tastytuesdays

    Reply
    • Camilla

      23/09/2014 at 5:11 pm

      Thank you, it’s great when the whole family like something and you see 4 empty plates:-)

      Reply
  29. Sophie at Franglaise Cooking

    23/09/2014 at 2:41 pm

    That looks delicious! We’re desperately trying to cut back our meat intake and this looks like a great meat-alternative dish 🙂
    #Recipeoftheweek #Tastytuesdays

    Reply
    • Camilla

      23/09/2014 at 5:17 pm

      Yes since my husband watched a programme on cancer he’s banned all processed meat from the house, so no more sausages, bacon, ham and red meat once a month – hence the veggie foray.

      Reply
  30. Elizabeth

    23/09/2014 at 1:55 pm

    Mmm proper comfort food this. All I want to do these days is sit and eat giant bowlfuls of pasta! Thanks for sharing my vegan recipe too.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      23/09/2014 at 5:18 pm

      Thanks Elizabeth, it’s nice when the whole family like something:-)

      Reply
  31. Heledd - Running in Lavender

    23/09/2014 at 1:27 pm

    I’m am very happy with a big bowl of pasta and this recipe sounds right up my street. Will have to give it a go!!

    #tastytuesday
    #cookblogshare

    Reply
    • Camilla

      23/09/2014 at 5:19 pm

      Thank you, hope you like it:-)

      Reply
  32. Ursula Hunt

    23/09/2014 at 10:18 am

    sounds like a tasty and unusual recipe

    Reply
  33. Rachael A

    23/09/2014 at 9:24 am

    Isn’t it funny – |I would never have though about using walnuts in a savory pasta dish but this looks great – I love mushrooms so I will have to give this a go!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      23/09/2014 at 5:24 pm

      Neither would I but that’s the fun of being sent a mystery parcel – makes you think outside the box:-)

      Reply
  34. Rosie @Eco-Gites of Lenault

    23/09/2014 at 8:52 am

    I love the idea of this but will have to cook it when I am home alone as no-one else here likes walnuts … and I love them!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      23/09/2014 at 9:00 am

      That old chestnut or should I say Walnut LOL, yes I know all about different likes and dislikes – here I have to avoid dried fruits!

      Reply
  35. DANIELLE VEDMORE

    22/09/2014 at 10:07 pm

    Delicious Camilla. lovely summer into autumn dish. PS so glad you can enjoy the odd glass of Champers! xoxo

    Reply
    • Camilla

      22/09/2014 at 10:46 pm

      Thanks Danielle:-) I’m more of a cider girl (no big drinker) but I do love the giggles I get when I have champagne (which is not nearly often enough LOL:-) Champagne taste and lemonade money is the saying!

      Reply
  36. kellie@foodtoglow

    22/09/2014 at 9:31 pm

    Such a good and quite quick meal. I like walnuts with pasta (very under-rated) and this is more on the luxury end of this splendid combo.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      22/09/2014 at 10:49 pm

      Thanks Kellie – it’s nice to have inspiration from a mystery shop coming through your door:-)

      Reply
  37. angela - Garden Tea Cakes and Me

    22/09/2014 at 8:32 pm

    Great recipe looks very tasty, I would never have thought of using walnuts in a pasta dish.

    Angela – Garden Tea Cakes and Me

    Reply
    • Camilla

      22/09/2014 at 10:51 pm

      Thanks Angela, I don’t think I would have either but when you get sent some cool ingredients your imagination just takes over:-)

      Reply
  38. Janice

    22/09/2014 at 8:16 pm

    Sounds great Camilla, I love walnuts.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      22/09/2014 at 10:52 pm

      Thanks Janice, and walnuts are so good for you too:-)

      Reply
  39. Ann Robinson

    22/09/2014 at 5:57 pm

    Another tasty looking but healthy meal

    Reply
    • Camilla

      22/09/2014 at 7:02 pm

      Thank you:-)

      Reply
  40. Fuss Free Helen

    22/09/2014 at 4:07 pm

    Delicious Camilla and very autumnal too!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      22/09/2014 at 7:08 pm

      Thanks Helen:-)

      Reply

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