PASTA IN WHITE SAUCE

Today pasta is one of the world’s most popular dishes.

Pasta is versatile, convenient and palatable – and there are so many different types to choose from.

There are around 350 different types, it is a little known fact that each shape and style is best suited to specific types of Italian cuisine.

These are some types of Pasta:

Spaghetti, Penne, Fussilli, Macaroni, Rigatoni, Ravioli, Fettuccine, Orecchiette, Farfalle, Tortellini, Linguine, Buccatini, Pappardelle, Capellini, Gnocchi, Ditalini etc.

Among the above lists of Pasta, I am familiar with only Spaghetti, Penne, Fussilli, Macaroni, Fettuccine.  

The very mention of Spaghetti, one  Spaghetti dish comes to my mind that is Spaghetti Bolognese (meat is one of the ingredients of this Pasta dish). 

Penne and Fussilli types of Pasta I often use in my Pasta dish. 

The recipe Pasta in White Sauce is very simple and easy to make with less ingredients. 

I like Pasta in White Sauce than Pasta in Tomato Sauce. White sauce is prepared with flour, butter, milk.

When White Sauce is added in the Pasta, it turns the Pasta into creamy smooth texture.

I am presenting here the cooking process of Pasta in White Sauce, step by step to make cooking this in simple manner for new as well as expert cooks.

Pasta in White Sauce can be served in lunch, dinner and even in breakfast.

Furthermore, the ingredients that go into preparing it are easily available.

In this recipe, I have used spiral pasta, Fussilli as the main ingredient. You can use any type of Pasta to prepare this recipe.

*Nutritional information of Pasta in White Sauce (per 100g) : 

Energy – 352 kcal

Fat – 1.35g (of which saturates 0.4g), 

Carbohydrates – 71g (of which sugars 3.1g)

Fibre – 2.8g,

Protein – 12.3g

Salt – 0.0g.

*Source: Internet 

Preparation Time : 15 minutes 

Cooking Time : 15 minutes 

Serves : 2 servings

Pasta in White Sauce*

Ingredients 

3 cups boiled Pasta 

1 tablespoon Olive Oil (or white oil) 

1/2 cup capsicum cubes

1/2 cup blanched broccoli florets

1 tablespoon butter

1 big size onion very finely chopped 

1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 

1 tablespoon plain flour 

2 cups milk

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dry red chili flakes

Freshly ground black pepper as needed

2 tablespoons grated processed cheese

Salt to taste 

For garnishing 

1/4 cup grated processed cheese 

HOW TO COOK PASTA IN WHITE SAUCE

Boil Pasta perfectly in enough water adding salt. Do not overcook. Then strain the Pasta and keep aside the boiled Pasta spreading 1 teaspoon Olive Oil.  

Cook this Pasta dish on a medium flame only. Do not cook on high flame. 

Heat oil in a non stick pan. Add the chopped onion, capsicum and broccoli. Saute for 2 minutes and keep aside. 

Heat butter in a non stick pan. Add garlic and saute for few seconds. 

Add plain flour and stir continuously for few seconds. 

Now start adding milk gradually. Cook till the sauce becomes thick stirring continuously. You can add more milk if the sauce becomes too thick. Add oregano, thyme, chili flakes, salt and black pepper. Mix well and cook for 1 minute. 

Add the onion, vegetables and the boiled Pasta. Mix well and cook  for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

Garnish with cheese and serve hot. 

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