{
  "id": 14934270,
  "title": "Creamy Mushroom Pasta",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/creamy-mushroom-pasta",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T10:46:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/thepost/features/2026-10-16-creamy-mushroom-pasta/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "To begin preparing the creamy mushroom pasta, first cook the pasta according to the package instructions, then drain it and set it aside. Reserve a cup of the pasta water for later use. Next, heat oil in a pan and fry sliced exotic mushrooms until they turn golden brown. Remove these mushrooms from the pan and set them aside.\n\nIn the same pan, add butter and diced onion. Sauté the onion until it becomes soft and translucent. Then, add minced garlic and fry for a minute. Introduce piri piri seasoning, Italian herbs, and chillies to the pan. Add sliced portobellini mushrooms and fry on high heat until all excess liquid has evaporated. Lower the heat at this point.\n\nIncorporate flour into the pan and mix well. Cook for a minute, then gradually add in milk, seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir the mixture until the sauce thickens, ensuring it's not too thick. Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and pasta water, mixing thoroughly.\n\nFor the final touch, sprinkle cheese over the pasta and place the dish in the oven using the grill function. Allow the cheese to melt, which should take about five minutes.",
  "summary": "A rich, cheesy mushroom pasta made with portobellini mushrooms, garlic, herbs and a creamy milk-based sauce.",
  "key_points": [
    "Cook pasta as directed, then drain and set aside.",
    "Sauté mushrooms, onion, garlic, and seasonings in pan.",
    "Combine pasta, sauce, and milk until creamy, top with cheese."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}