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Pasta con Salsa Caruso (Uruguayan Pasta with Caruso Sauce)

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 -6 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Uruguayan

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

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  1. In a wide pot or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
  3. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and any water released has evaporated.
  4. Stir in the flour until incorporated and it begins to turn golden.
  5. Slowly stir in the milk, scraping the bottom of the pan.
  6. Stir in the cream and the beef bouillon. Season with the salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.
  7. Reduce heat to medium low and continue to cook, stirring often, until the sauce begins to thicken.
  8. Stir in the diced ham and remove from heat.
  9. Once the sauce stops bubbling, stir in the Parmesan cheese.
  10. Season to taste and serve immediately with desired pasta and optionally a sprinkling of fresh parsley.