Mushroom Pasta

Step 1

Heat enough water with salt until it begins to boil.

Step 2

Add the pasta and cook the pasta until they are al dente.

Step 3

When done, strain them in a colander or strainer.

Step 4

Drain and set them aside.

Step 5

Rinse the mushrooms well in water in a strainer or colander. Drain them.

Step 6

Trim the stalks and slice them. Set aside. Chop the bell pepper and set aside.

Step 7

Peel and finely chop the onions and garlic.

Step 8

Melt butter in a pan. Add the garlic and saute for about 10 to 12 seconds on a low flame.

Step 9

Add the chopped onions and saute till the onions become translucent.

Step 10

Add the sliced mushrooms and saute on a low to medium flame till the mushrooms have shrunk in size.

Step 11

There should be no moisture in the pan.

Step 12

The mushrooms will release their juices initially and after continuous sauteing, the juices will evaporate.

Step 13

Keep on stirring at intervals while sautéing mushrooms.

Step 14

After the liquids have evaporated and the mushrooms have cooked, add the chopped bell pepper and sauté for 4 to 5 mins on a low flame.

Step 15

Add the flour.

Step 16

Stir well and sauté for 3 to 4 mins on a low flame.

Step 17

The flour will coat itself to the mushrooms and bell pepper.

Step 18

Add milk in a gentle stream to the pan and keep on stirring.

Step 19

The flour will combine with the milk and you will see the sauce getting thickened slowly.

Step 20

Cook for about 2 minutes and add the pasta.

Step 21

Stir well and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes more.

Step 22

Then add the chopped parsley and basil and simmer for a minute

Step 23

Season with salt and pepper.

Step 24

If the sauce becomes too thick, add some hot water or milk and thin the sauce.

Step 25

You can garnish with grated cheese and serve the creamy mushroom pasta right here or proceed as follows, if you have an oven.

Step 26

Pour the pasta in a baking pan or bowl.

Step 27

Top with grated cheese and bake in a pre heated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (356 degrees Fahrenheit) until the cheese melts.

Step 28

Serve the pasta with a vegetable soup and with some warm toasted brown bread or white bread.

Step 29

You can have this creamy mushroom pasta without any accompaniment also.