Penne with Creamy Celery Almond Sauce

by Tarla Dalal

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Penne with creamy celery almond sauce is sure to pamper your taste buds so much that they will never again settle for anything mediocre! a smooth white sauce with celery, cream and cheese, almond slivers for crunch and mustard for added flavour dresses perfectly cooked pasta, making this an unforgettable delight.

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Penne with Creamy Celery Almond Sauce recipe - How to make Penne with Creamy Celery Almond Sauce

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Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 12 mins Total Time: 22 mins 6Makes 6 servings
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Ingredients

3 cups cooked penne

For The Sauce
1/2 cup thinly sliced onions
1/2 cup sliced celery
2 tsp plain flour (maida)
2 cups milk
1/4 cup fresh cream
1/2 cup grated processed cheese
1/4 cup roasted almond (badam) slivers
1/4 tsp mustard (rai/sarson) powder
1 tbsp butter
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) powder to taste

Method

For the sauce

Heat the butter and add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the celery and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the flour, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
Gradually add the milk, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
Add the cream, cheese, almonds, mustard, salt and pepper, mix well and allow it to simmer for 3 to 4 minutes or till thick. Keep aside.

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