PASTA WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE

Ingredients

• 2-2 1/2 cup pasta (any of your choice)
• 2 litres water (enough for boiling)
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 -2 1/2 cups fresh mushroom (about 250g)
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tbsp all purpose flour
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup fresh cream (optional)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
• 1/2 tsp pepper powder (coarse)
• 1/2 - 3/4 tsp salt
• 4-6 tbsp parmesan (grated or shaved)
• 1 tsp red chilli flakes (optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- BOIL THE PASTA ---

2. 2

   Heat enough water in a big saucepan over medium heat.

3. 3

   When the water begins boiling, add the pasta and salt.

4. 4

   Boil for 10 -12 minutes or accroding to the instructions on the packet.

5. 5

   Stir gently ocassionally so that the pasta does not stick to the bottom of the pan.

6. 6

   Check to see if the pasta is done. It should be al dente...meaning not too soft or too hard. It should have a little bite to it.

7. 7

   Drain out the pasta out. Put it into a serving bowl or individual serving plates.

8. 8

   Drizzle one tbsp of olive oil over it. Leave it on the side till required.

9. 9

   --- PREPARATION OF THE MUSHROOM SAUCE ---

10. 10

    Wash and dry the mushrooms. Process them roughly in a food processor.

11. 11

    Heat 2tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Don’t let it get too hot.

12. 12

    Add garlic and mushroom to the oil. Saute for a minute.

13. 13

    Add the flour and keep on mixing for a few seconds.

14. 14

    Add the milk and keep on stirring till the sauce thickens a bit.

15. 15

    Add salt, pepper, fresh parsley and the fresh cream. Mix the sauce well and pour it into a serving bowl or over the cooked pasta.

16. 16

    --- TO SERVE ---

17. 17

    Either leave the sauce on the side or pour over the pasta.

18. 18

    Sprinkle parmesan cheese and chilli flakes and serve.