Creamless Penne Romanoff

Ingredients

Bechamel Sauce

• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) butter
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) flour
• 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) milk
• Salt and pepper

Pasta

• 1 lb (454 g) penne rigate
• 1 lb (454 g) small white button mushrooms, quartered
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) butter
• 3 green onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) vodka
• 1 cup (250 ml) canned diced tomatoes, drained

Garnish

• 1 cup (250 ml) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (optional)
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) pine nuts, toasted