Pasta con Salsa Caruso (Uruguayan Pasta with Caruso Sauce)
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4.0
6 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 -6 Servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Uruguayan
Pasta con Salsa Caruso (Uruguayan Pasta with Caruso Sauce)
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A recipe for Pasta con Salsa Caruso (Uruguayan Pasta with Caruso Sauce). This thick, creamy sauce is packed with mushrooms, ham, and Parmesan for the perfect for pairing with pasta.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons (42 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion peeled and finely diced
- 4 ounces (114 grams) button mushrooms thinly sliced, about 1 cup
- 3 tablespoons (23 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon beef bouillon
- 1/2-1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 6 ounces (170 grams) smoked ham diced
- 3 ounces (85 grams) Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- cooked pasta Cappelletti, gnocchi, or other favorite shape
- freshly chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a wide pot or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
- Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and any water released has evaporated.
- Stir in the flour until incorporated and it begins to turn golden.
- Slowly stir in the milk, scraping the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the cream and the beef bouillon. Season with the salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.
- Reduce heat to medium low and continue to cook, stirring often, until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Stir in the diced ham and remove from heat.
- Once the sauce stops bubbling, stir in the Parmesan cheese.
- Season to taste and serve immediately with desired pasta and optionally a sprinkling of fresh parsley.
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