How to Make Spaghetti with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

This creamy mushroom sauce is like a dream; 10 minutes to make. Toss in your spaghetti or any kind of pasta and you're good to go.

Ingredients

• 1 packet of spaghetti or any pasta of your choice
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 8-9 flakes of garlic, finely chopped
• 1 pound/450g Portobello mushrooms, finely sliced
• 1 tablespoon mixed herbs
• 1 cup stock
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• Salt and pepper to taste

Steps

 

1. Cook the spaghetti or pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to the package directions. Cook until al dente.

• Sprinkle a bit of olive oil to prevent sticking.
  

2.In a large saucepan, heat the butter and fry the onion and garlic until translucent.

3. Add the mushrooms and cook until soft.

4.Mix the cornstarch with the stock and keep aside.

5. Add the herbs and cook for a while until fragrant.

6. Add the stock and cook till the sauce thickens to a desired consistency.

7.Check the seasoning.

8. Pour the sauce over the prepared spaghetti or pasta. Serve immediately. 

Tips

• Since this sauce contains cornstarch, it tends to thicken quickly, so you have to keep stirring continuously. If it's too thick, just add a bit of stock to even it out. Or if it's too thin, cook for some more time until the desired consistency is achieved.
• You can also add grated cheese to the sauce. This can be added just before pouring the sauce or as a garnish.