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Pasta in Mushroom Cream Sauce (Dairy)

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Pasta in Mushroom Cream Sauce for Shavuot

Pasta in Mushroom Cream Sauce for Shavuot

Giora Shimoni
For a quick, easy, child-friendly and delicious dish for the Shavuot holiday or anytime you want to serve dairy, try this Pasta in Mushroom Cream Sauce. Vary the dish by using a different type of pasta each time you make it.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 12 ounce (400 grams) package of pasta
  • 2 Tablespoons oil
  • 1 ounce (30 grams) butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces (250 grams) fresh mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
  • 1 8 ounce (250 grams) carton cooking cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 Tablespoon parve chicken soup powder
  • salt and pepper according to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch

Preparation:

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and oil. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain. Set aside.
2. Melt butter in a skillet over low heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Stir and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or until tender.
3. Spice with soup powder, salt and pepper.
4. Turn the flame to low. Add the cream, milk, and cornstarch. Stir and cook over a low flame for 3-5 more minutes.
5. Pour the mushroom cream sauce over the pasta. Serve.

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