Macaroni Alfredo


This is my version of Nita Mehta's Macaroni Alfredo

Serves 2

1 cup uncooked macaroni
100 gms Mushrooms sliced (I love mushrooms so I use 200 gms)
100 gms Baby Corn sliced
1 Onion or 2 Spring onions- chopped along with the green parts (I use onions)
2 Tbsp. Butter
1 Tsp Oregano
2 1/2 Tbsp flour (maida)
1 3/4 Cups Milk
3/4 Tsp salt (or to taste)
1/2 Tsp Black pepper powder
1/2 Tsp Chilli Flakes
100 gms mozzarella cheese-grated (I use processed cheddar cheese)
Some tomato slices and chopped parsley or coriander for garnishing


1. Boil 4 cups water with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp olive oil (any other oil can be used).Add macaroni and cook till well done.
2. Once cooked, drain the excess water from macaroni and wash well with cold water so that it doesn't stick together.
3. Heat butter in a Pan. Add onions and baby corns and saute on high-medium flame for 3-4 minutes or till they are golden brown.
4. Add Mushrooms and saute on high flame for 3-4 mins, till they are slightly brown.
5. Add Flour.Mix well and fry for 1-2 mins on low flame.
6. Add milk slowly (keep the flame low), while stirring continuously. Bring it to boil.
7. Add salt, pepper, oregano, chilli flakes and half the cheese.
8. cook for 1-2 mins. check the consistency of the sauce. If it looks thin cook some more. Basically it should coat the spoon.
9. Add macaroni and mix well. Cook for another minute and turn off the gas.
10. Before serving- Put macaroni in serving bowl/plate. Arrange tomato slices, parsley and remaining cheese and grill in hot oven for 3-4 mins or microwave uncovered for 2 mins., serve hot.

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