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GARLIC MUSHROOM AND PENNE PASTA

Electric 200 C/Fan 180 C, Gas 6
Servings: 6 people

Equipment

  • frying pan and lid
  • large pan
  • chopping board & sharp knife
  • garlic crusher
  • colander
  • grater

Ingredients

  • 300 g/11oz penne pasta
  • 25 g/1oz butter
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 500 g/1lb2oz mixed mushrooms including chestnut
  • 200 ml/7floz double cream
  • 50 g/2oz Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp snipped chives
  • 75 g/3oz mature Cheddar cheese
  • Paprika for dusting
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 litre/3½pt casserole dish

Instructions

  • Peel and finely chop onion
  • Peel and crush garlic
  • Wipe and thickly slice mushrooms
  • Grate cheese
  • Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packet in boiling salted water
  • Drain and rinse with cold water
  • Melt the butter in a frying pan and cook the onion for about 4-5 mins
  • Turn the heat down and cover the pan with a lid
  • Leave for about 10 mins
  • Remove the lid
  • Add garlic and mushrooms
  • Increase the heat and cook for 4-6 mins
  • Season
  • Tip the drained pasta into the pan
  • Pour in the cream and mix well
  • Add the Parmesan and chives
  • Check seasoning
  • Pour into a casserole dish
  • Sprinkle over the Cheddar cheese and a little paprika
  • Bake for 30 mins, serve immediately