Salsa Caruso (Caruso Sauce)

Method5 steps · about 35 min

1. 1

   Step 1: In a Dutch oven, melt the butter (10 tablespoons) over medium heat, then brown the mushrooms and onion (1).

   Uses 10 tablespoons butter · 3 oz. button mushrooms (cut into slices) · 1 large onion (chopped)

2. 2

   Step 2: To this preparation, add the 2 tablespoons of flour stirring well, the meat broth, the milk (1 cup) and the creme fraiche (1 cup).

   Uses butter-sautéed mushrooms and onion · 2 tablespoons flour · 2 tablespoons concentrated meat broth · 1 cup milk · 1 cup creme fraiche

3. 3

   Step 3: Cook, whisking constantly until thick.

   Uses Caruso sauce base

4. 4

   Step 4: Finally add the ham (½ lb) and cheese (4 oz.) and mix well for 1 minute.

   Uses thickened Caruso sauce · ½ lb cooked ham (chopped) · 4 oz. grated cheese

5. 5

   Step 5: Serve with cappelletti pasta or similar.

   Uses finished Caruso sauce