Mushroom Pasta

Directions

1. 1
   Soak the dried mushrooms in 300ml hot water for 30 mins.
2. 2
   Drain.
3. 3
   Strain and preserve the soaking liquid.
4. 4
   Preheat oven to 200 degree C.
5. 5
   Heat the oil in a pan and fry the shallots till soft.
6. 6
   Add dry mushrooms, liquid, tomato puree, parsley and seasoning.
7. 7
   Simmer for 15 mins.
8. 8
   Add the other mushrooms and cook for 5 mins.
9. 9
   Warm milk.
10. 10
    Melt butter in a pan.
11. 11
    Add flour and cook for a min.
12. 12
    Stir in milk.
13. 13
    Then cook, whisking, until sauce is smooth and thick.
14. 14
    Add seasoning.
15. 15
    Arrange the ingredients in layers in a buttered shallow oblong dish in the following order; sauce, pasta, mushroom, pasta, mushroom, pasta, sauce, sprinkling grated cheese over each layer.
16. 16
    Bake for 15 to 20 min, until golden brown.