Presto Pasta Night is one blog event I truly love. Though I don't take part every week, I dare say it is still the blog event that gets most of my postings/entries. This week, PPN returns to Ruth and I wanted to start the new year with something new. Well, cream-based pasta is not new, yes. But it is relatively new for me when it appears on my dinner table since I am definitely a tomato-based pasta person - Ragu sauce, Bolognese, Arrabiata...always my preferred.
So here I am, having a go at cream-based pasta.
Mushroom Creamy Pasta
Ingredients: pasta, butter, olive oil, onions, fresh mushrooms, herbs (oregano), freshly ground black pepper, whole milk, cheddar cheese
Directions:
1. Butter and oil saute pan
2. Add onions and saute till soft
3. Add in mushrooms and saute till onions caramelize and mushrooms before soft
4. Add in some freshly ground black pepper and herbs
5. Before adding in cooked pasta to mix with, add in milk. Simmer, then add in cooked pasta and stir till sauce reduced
6. Top with cheddar cheese (or any melting cheese)
As you see, I like to serve my pasta with Chinese vegetables. Ha ha!
Now I have overcome my fear of cooking cream-based pasta. I used to think it will always turn out lumpy and dry because of the milk and cheese but no, I am wrong. It can be moist and saucy too! Yay! Just make sure to serve immediately and don't leave it to cool down.
Tag: pasta, mushroom, cream based pasta
P.S.Most of you were right. There are indeed three peacocks here.
Yes, looking fwd to see more yummy food from u. :)
ReplyDeletep.s: 3 peacocks? Oops...maybe i "cock" eye or what? Can only find 1.
I prefer white based sauce to tomato base in my pastas :P
ReplyDeleteA first I've seen with Chinese vegs on pasta!!
i love pasta and your pic looks so yummy!
ReplyDeleteYour "fusion" pasta looks delicious! What are the greens?
ReplyDeleteOops, I missed the other peacock. :)
ReplyDeleteThat dish looks yummy. I like cream based dishes.
mmm... the pasta looks so perfect... happy new year!!! :)
ReplyDeletelooks light on the cream..but get wat u mean when it turns into a big messy lump..blek.!
ReplyDeletelooks very delicious and the photo is so beautiful =)
ReplyDeletemushrooms and pasta are always good friends!
ReplyDeleteOOH that looks almost stroganoff-ish sans the beef.
ReplyDeleteDelicious!
It looks yummy! I may just have to try a blog event this year. You make it seem like such fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and Good Luck!
creamy based pasta is david's fav but i have cooked it before. this looks easy enough for me to handle. will try it out and let you know the outcome.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing!
Your west meets east creamy pasta looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteI definitely prefer cream based pasta vs. tomato sauces, so any new recipes are a boon to me! :D
ReplyDeleteSuperb! Lovely! and Tasty!
ReplyDeleteI love creamy sauce thot!! don't mind to grab some of your right now!
ReplyDeleteI thought I heard someone "typed" mushrooms! hahaha...My Fave! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteTigerfish - I completely agree about Presto Pasta Nights! It's probably my favorite blog event too. Your dish looks amazing. Love the mushrooms.
ReplyDeleteYummy!
ReplyDeleteMy host family used a little help to make this dish---cream of mushroom!
I guess it's faster, but no way it'll beat the taste of your pasta!
must be very yummy! i love chinese inspired pasta dishes
ReplyDeleteLovely! Hungry for Carbonara now =P
ReplyDeleteI am also new in white creamy pasta sauce. I start to luv carbonara after my first trial. Tks for sharing such a simple yet yummy recipe.
ReplyDeleteGreat pasta dish! I like cream based pastas and mushrooms work well in them.
ReplyDeleteoooo cream-based sauces are just so lovely. like the look of this and the mushrooms just make it so damn divine. i heart mushrooms! :) x
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm certainly glad whenever you get to join in Presto Pasta Nights, as is everyone else. Great start to the year. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the fact that you did this with milk, not cream. Deceptively healthy.
ReplyDeleteAnd, omg, so good-looking.
You just can't beat a creamy mushroom pasta.
ReplyDeleteWestern way of cooking pasta with Chinese leaves... interesting idea!
ReplyDeleteHappy 'Belated' New Year!! Me too me too...hopefully I'll be able to be a better blogger this year! :D
ReplyDeleteCreamy pasta is my favorite way of having pasta. It's one of those guilty pleasure of mine. Especially with handful (or two) freshly grated parmagiano cheese on top...wooo..
this looks yummy!
ReplyDeletewow the yummy pasta! hahahah so chinese too! lol!
ReplyDeleteI am also a more tomato based person!
ReplyDeleteI think tomato based sauce always taste nicer. :-)
Wow the pasta looks great i too love pasta. How much milk did you add to the mix? Feel free to come and pick up a few recipes from my page, new blogger but many recipes coming soon. Thanks for the pasta recipe.
ReplyDeleteCheers
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