Penne with Celery-Almond Sauce

Penne with a creamy mustard, celery and almond sauce.

Cooking Time : 15 mins.
Preparation Time :10 mins.
Serves/Makes : Serves 4. Ingredients 3 cups cooked penne
For the sauce
1 large onion, sliced

1/2 cup celery, sliced

2 teaspoons plain flour (maida)
2 cups milk

1/4 cup cream

1/2 cup grated cheese

1/4 cup chopped almonds, toasted

3/4 teaspoon French style mustard

3 tablespoons butter

salt to taste

pepper to taste For the sauce
1. Heat the butter and saute the onion and celery for a few minutes.

2. Add the flour, mix well and stir for 1 minute.

3. Gradually add the milk, mixing well so that lumps do not form.

4. Add the cream, cheese, almonds, mustard, salt and pepper, mix well and allow it to simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.

5. Remove form the fire and keep warm. How to proceed
1. Toss the penne into the sauce just before serving and mix well.

2. Serve hot