Penne Spinaci e Funghi (Penne Pasta with Spinach and Mushrooms)

Wow!!! I just can't believe that this is my 50th post...and what can be a better occassion to post an International recipe for the first time in my blog...Penne Spinaci e Funghi..

Ingredients:

Onion – 1, medium diced

Mushrooms - 250g, Sliced
Garlic cloves – 4, crushed
Spinach - 200g, chopped
Milk - 500ml 

Butter – 1 inch Stick

Olive oil – 2 Tbsp

All Purpose Flour – 2 Tbsp

Pinch of Nutmeg
Red chilli flakes – 2 Tsp
Salt & Pepper to taste

Cooked Penne Pasta - 500g (Any pasta of your choice)

Method:

·         In a large saucepan, fry half the onion and garlic together until the onion is translucent.

• Add the mushrooms and fry for another 3-5 minutes until the mushrooms are almost cooked.
• Add the spinach and sauté until the spinach is wilted.
• Melt in the butter in another saucepan and add the flour and keep stirring until the raw smell of the flour leaves. Take care not to burn it. Now add the milk, the rest of the onions, chili flakes, salt to taste and nutmeg powder to the flour and keep stirring and cook till the mixture is nice and thick.
• Add the milk sauce to the spinach and Mushrooms and allow it to simmer for a minute or two. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot on cooked pasta.