Pasta Curls in White Sauce with Paprika Mushrooms

Pasta Curls in White Sauce with Paprika Mushrooms

A beautiful contrast of sweet hot paprika with the butteriness of the white sauce. Simple and comforting!

Ingredients:...

1. Pasta curls(any type can be used) – 1 packet
2. White mushrooms – 2 cups, cubed
3. Paprika – 1 tsp
4. Olive oil

5. White sauce:

• Maida/flour – 1 tbsp
• Butter – 1 tbsp
• Milk – 1 cup
• Red onion – ½, finely chopped
• Green bell pepper – ½, finely chopped
• Oregano – to season
• Salt – to season
• Black pepper powder – to season

6. Parmesan cheese – grated, for garnish
7. Salt – to season
8. Pepper – to season

Method:

To make the white sauce:
• In a large pot, add butter and flour on low heat. Mix well and sauté for a minute to remove the raw taste.
• Add milk and stir on low flame. Add the chopped onions and bell peppers. Continue to stir on low flame till a creamy consistency is attained. Season with salt, pepper and oregano. Remove from flame and keep aside.

To make the mushrooms:
• Heat 2-3 tbsp olive oil in a pan and add the mushrooms.
• Add paprika and season with salt and butter.
• Cook till done and keep aside.

To assemble the dish:
• Cook pasta in boiling hot water, strain and add to white sauce. Mix well and combine.
• Add the mushrooms to the pasta and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese