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Mushroom and Basil Pasta

The combination of mushrooms and basil makes this pasta ever so tasty. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Mushroom and Basil Pasta

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Main Ingredients Penne pasta, Button mushrooms
Cuisine Italian
Course Noodles and Pastas
Prep Time 11-15 minutes
Cook time 21-25 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Mild
Level of Cooking Easy
Others Veg

Ingredients list for Mushroom and Basil Pasta

  • 8 Penne pasta sliced
  • 2 cups Button mushrooms boiled
  • 7-8 Fresh basil leaves torn
  • 3 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic chopped
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Refined flour (maida)
  • 1 1/2 cups Milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black peppercorns crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Dried mixed herbs
  • to taste Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Processed cheese grated
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons Fresh parsley chopped
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Method

  1. Heat two tablespoons butter in a non-stick pan, add garlic and sauté till light brown.
  2. Add mushrooms, mix and sauté on high heat for one to two minutes.
  3. Add refined flour, mix well and sauté. Add remaining butter, mix well and sauté for a couple of minutes.
  4. Add milk and cook till thick, stirring continuously, to avoid lumps.
  5. Add crushed peppercorns, mixed herbs and salt and mix well.
  6. Add one tablespoon grated cheese and mix well. Add one teaspoon parsley, basil leaves and mix well.
  7. Add penne paste and mix well and cook till it gets heated through. Switch off the heat.
  8. Add one teaspoon parsley and mix well.
  9. Serve hot garnished with the remaining grated cheese and remaining parsley.

Nutrition Info

Calories 899
Carbohydrates 70.9
Protein 26.9
Fat 55.8
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