Mushroom and Herb Sauce for Pasta

A simple vegetarian sauce ideal served with pasta.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 9  ounces mushrooms, chopped
• 3  garlic cloves, chopped
• 2  tablespoons parsley, chopped
•  fresh ground black pepper
• 2  teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 5  tablespoons water
•  parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a small saucpan, add the mushrooms and fry gently for about 5 minutes or until softened.
2. Add the garlic and the parsley, season with pepper and leave to cook for a few minutes in their own juices.
3. Gradually add the flour, stirring constantly, then enough water to make a thick, creamy sauce.
4. Served with grated parmesan if you wish.