• 2 (10 ounces) packs cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Salt

Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and add the mushrooms. Saute on high heat for 4 to 5 minutes, till the mushrooms are golden brown. Add salt and turn the heat off.

• ¼ cup fresh or store bought basil pesto
• ½ pound cooked penne with ½ cup spare pasta water

Add the pesto, penne and the pasta water to the mushrooms. Stir well without turning the heat on. Check for seasonings and serve.