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Creamy Pesto Mushrooms on Toast

Creamy Pesto Mushrooms on Toast
The affinity between mushrooms, cream and herbs is a foodie favourite all over the world. Here, it's given a distinct Italian twist, with Sacla’ Classic Basil Pesto stirred in along with mascarpone. Or for a vegan version, use Vegan Basil Pesto and Alpro Soya Cream.

Cook Time

20 mins

Serves

2

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 200g chestnut mushrooms, sliced
  • 2-4 thick slices bread
  • ½ jar Sacla’ Classic Basil Pesto or Sacla' Vegan Basil Pesto
  • 1 ½ tbsp. Mascarpone cheese, or a good glug of Alpro Soya Single Cream
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • Chopped parsley to garnish

How to make the recipe

Step 1

Heat oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat

Step 2

Fry mushrooms for 4-5 minutes, stirring every now and again, until they are soft and starting to brown

Step 3

Meanwhile, toast bread

Step 4

Lower heat right down and stir in Sacla’ Classic Basil Pesto and the mascarpone

Step 5

Season well

Step 6

Drizzle toast with a little oil, and rub it all over with a clove of garlic (optional)

Step 7

Tip mushrooms on top and scatter with parsley

Step 9

To make a vegan version, use Sacla' Vegan Basil Pesto and Alpro soya cream for step