Wednesday, February 18, 2009

White Pasta

10 ml olive oil 2 tsp
500 ml mushrooms, sliced 2 cup
3 garlic cloves, minced 3
125 ml milk 1/2 cup
75 ml cottage cheese 1/3 cup
40 ml basil leaves 3 tbsp
40 ml parsley leaves 3 tbsp
30 ml all purpose flour 2 tbsp
5 ml dried oregano 1 tsp
50 ml parmesan cheese, grated 1/4 cup
30 ml asiago cheese, grated 2 tbsp
1 L fusilli 4 cup
225 g green beans, trimmed & cut into large pieces 1/2 lb

In a large skillet; heat oil. Add mushrooms and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until mushrooms release their liquid.

In a blender; puree milk, cottage cheese, basil, parsley, flour and oregano. Add to mushroom mixture. Stir in parmesan and asiago cheese. Cook, stirring, about 2 minutes, or until heated through.

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions adding the green beans during the last 4 minutes of cooking. Drain and transfer to large bowl. Top with mushroom sauce and toss to coat.

Serves 4

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