Creamy Pesto Mushroom PastaIngredients:
1 pound pasta (e.
g.
, penne, rigatoni, spaghetti) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup chopped onion 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups milk 1/2 cup pesto sauce 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Freshly ground black pepper, to tasteInstructions:
1.
Cook the pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the pasta and cook according to package directions.
2.
Prepare the sauce:
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the mushrooms and onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3.
Add the garlic:
Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4.
Sprinkle in the flour:
Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5.
Gradually add the milk:
Whisking constantly, gradually add the milk until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
6.
Add the pesto and cheese:
Stir in the pesto sauce and Parmesan cheese.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7.
Drain the pasta:
Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce.
8.
Cook until heated through:
Stir to combine and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the pasta is heated through.
9.
Serve immediately:
Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese and serve with crusty bread, if desired.
Enjoy your delicious and creamy pesto mushroom pasta!

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