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Pasta in White Sauce-Penne Pasta Recipe (Vegetarian)

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I am not a big fan of pasta, but I love to have this creamy pasta in white sauce occasionally. This is very delicious, filling and very easy to prepare.My children love it very much. Though I have used penne pasta to prepare this recipe, you can replace it with any pasta of your choice.I have long time back posted pasta in tomato sauce, so today we will learn how to make pasta in white sauce following this easy pasta recipe.

Pasta in white sauce
Creamy Penne pasta in white sauce -veg

Let us divide this recipe into 4 steps to make it easier. This recipe serves 2 persons

Step – 1  – Cooking the pasta
Step – 2  – Cooking the vegetables
Step – 3  – Preparing the white sauce
Step – 4 –  Mixing all the above.

Step 1- Cooking pasta

Ingredients needed

Penne Pasta – 125 grams
Oil – 1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp
Salt – 1 tsp

penne pasta recipe

Method

In a wide pan, bring plenty of water to boil, add salt and oil. Then slowly add the pasta and cook till the pasta is al dente.( it should be soft but firm) Stir in between to prevent the pasta from sticking together. After it is cooked, drain it in a colander and pour cold water on it. This is done to prevent it from getting cooked further. Mix another 1/2 tsp oil to it and keep it aside. (Reserve 1/4 cup of the water in which pasta was cooked as we might need it later)

Step – 2 Cooking the vegetables

Though I have used colored capsicum, sweet corn and cauliflower in this recipe, you can use mushrooms, carrots and broccoli too.Since I could not get broccoli that day, I have used cauliflower,but I recommend broccoli for best results. Do not omit sweet corn as it tastes great in this dish.

Ingredients needed

Olive oil – 1 tbsp
Garlic finely chopped – 1 tbsp
Red and yellow capsicum – half each (you can use green also)
Cauliflower or broccoli florets- 1 cup ( blanched- put it in hot water with a little salt)
Sweet corn – 1/3 cup
Pepper powder to taste
Salt as required
Oregano -3/4 tsp or to taste

how to make pasta (vegetarian)

Method

Heat oil in a pan, saute garlic for a few seconds, then add capsicum, corn and cauliflower.Cook uncovered till done. Do not overcook the vegetables. The vegetables should retain its crunchiness.

Add oregano, salt and pepper powder to taste. Keep it aside.

Step – 3  Preparing the white sauce

how to prepare white sauce

You need

Butter – 1 1/2 tbsp- 2 tbsp
Cornflour – 2 tbsp ( if you do not have cornflour, use maida/ all purpose flour)
Milk – 1 1/2 cup (boiled and cooled)
Cheese – 3-4 tbsp (use mozzarella or parmesan or even amul cheese cubes)
Salt and pepper powder to taste
Mixed Italian herbs (or) Oregano and dried basil

Method

In a pan/ kadai, melt butter, simmer and add cornflour stirring continuously. Saute till it changes color slightly.

At this stage, add 1/2 cup of cold milk and stir continuously with a whisk to prevent formation of lumps.

When it starts thickening, add the remaining milk gradually stirring continuously with the whisk.

Bring it to boil, reduce the flame, add cheese, salt, pepper powder and herbs to taste.

Cook for another few minutes, till it thickens slightly and remove from flame. (If it is too thick, you can add the water reserved while cooking pasta and heat again).This sauce will thicken as it cools, so mix it in between or a layer will form on the top.

Step – 4  Mixing all the three

 You need

Grated cheese for garnishing.

Mix all the three together. Transfer to a baking pan, top it with grated cheese and bake in a preheated (180 degree C) for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese has slightly browned. If you do not have an oven, mix all the three in a pan, heat it, top it with grated cheese and serve hot.

Creamy penne pasta recipe

Note – You get oregano, mixed Italian herbs, cheese in all big departmental stores.I got it from Nilgiris.

More Pasta Recipes (Vegetarian)

Pasta in tomato sauce

Spaghetti Recipe  

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  19. shanmugapriya

    Hi padhu…
    Ive tried ur recipe soooo many tyms n its always cm out great. I always used maida n amul cheese cubes. Today for a change i used organic cornflour(frm nilgiris) n mozarella cheese n it sort of didnt taste as gud as usual. So im bk to maida n amul cheese n yummmy white sauce!

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  23. Ushnish Ghosh

    Dear Pradhu
    How are you ? Today I made your white sauce with fresh basil. Very nice ..I like your basic white sauce , so I often follow this .
    I will be using it just for shrimps , no time to boil pasta ,,Take care
    have anice weekend ahead

    Reply

  28. Drrajeshwri Joshy

    Hi.. I tried this penne pata in white sauce. .your recipie…
    Thanks a ton. It came out so nice… kids liked it very much..
    Anybody can cook by seeing your way of presenting the recipie thanks again…

    Reply

  41. SV

    I just made this pasta with macaroni though and loved every bit of it… I've been trying other similar recipes but it has never tasted as amazing as it did today…, thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This was a dream come true 🙂

    Reply

  47. Lakshmi Bhat

    Hi.This dish was a big hit with my kids and friends.I made this with capsicum and corn.Loved the idea of using cornflour instead of maida.Love your detailed simple recipes and the clicks.Thanks a ton!

    Reply

  51. Bhagya Appachu

    Thanks for the recipe. It's detailed, explained step by step. Can't wait to make it 🙂 Been a fan of Jamie Oliver for long 🙂

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