Creamy & Cheesy Veggie White Sauce PastaVeg
Indulge in this rich, cafe-style white sauce pasta. This recipe features perfectly cooked penne tossed in a velvety, cheesy sauce loaded with fresh, crunchy vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, and sweet corn. Seasoned with Italian herbs and chilli flakes, it is the ultimate comforting meal. Simple to prepare and packed with flavor, this dish is perfect for a cozy dinner. Follow the steps to create a restaurant-quality meal right in your own kitchen!
Ingredients
For the Cooked Pasta & Vegetables:
2 cups Penne Pasta
2 tsp Oil
3 Unsalted Butter
5 cloves Garlic (finely chopped)
1 no. Onion (finely chopped)
2 tbsp Carrot (finely chopped)
1 cup Green Capsicum (Finely Chopped)
1 cup Red Capsicum (Finely Chopped)
1 cup Sweet Corn Kernels
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper
1 tsp of Italian Seasoning
1 tsp Red Chilli Flakes
For the Creamy White Sauce:
4 Unsalted Butter
3 tbsp All-Purpose Flour (Maida)
1 l Milk
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper
1 tsp Red Chilli Flakes
4 nos. Cheese Slice
1 tsp of Italian Seasoning
Instructions
Step 1— Prepare the Pasta
1
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and add a teaspoon of salt.
2
Cook the pasta until it is about 90% done (al dente). Drain the water and set the pasta aside.
Step 2— Sauté the Vegetables
1
Heat oil and butter in a wide pan over medium heat.
2
Add the chopped garlic and onion, sautéing until fragrant.
3
Incorporate the carrots, green and red capsicum, and sweet corn. Sauté for a few minutes until the vegetables are tender yet crisp.
4
Season the vegetables with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and chilli flakes. Mix well.
5
Add the cooked pasta to the pan, toss everything together to combine, then turn off the heat and set aside.
Step 3— Prepare the White Sauce
1
In a separate pan, melt the butter over low heat.
2
Add the maida (all-purpose flour) and whisk continuously to create a smooth, lump-free mixture.
3
Gradually pour in the milk while whisking constantly to ensure the sauce stays smooth. Increase the heat to medium and continue to stir until the sauce thickens.
4
Add salt, pepper, chilli flakes, and Italian seasoning to the sauce. Mix well.
5
Place the cheese slices into the sauce and stir until they have completely melted into a creamy consistency.
Step 4— Final Assembly
1
Pour the prepared white sauce over the pasta and vegetables.
2
Mix everything thoroughly to ensure the pasta is evenly coated.
3
Simmer the pasta on low heat for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
4
Serve the dish hot and enjoy.
